Rekt Chasing Cars - Featuring [SWANK]: [Wood Works] and *GLITTER*

I knew Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars song before today. I'd heard it played on Internet radio and in the car, inundated with it for a while, and it moved into that pocket of 'I really liked that song but it's old now and something else has come along' category. Then I watched the finale of Grey's Anatomy Season 11 on Netflix and heard the song played several times in the two hour program and I was rekt.

Characters from beloved books and programs become part of our world and when they feel something, if they're well written and well acted, they make us feel something. Music works magic as well, like a maestro accustomed to directing the feelings of those who hear. Couple a good character, a good story arc, a good season finale and music like Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol and WoW! I had tears QQ for days. So moved was I by the music that I did one of those teen things, shut myself away in my room and listened to it over and over and over again on Youtube. WoW! QQ

I've found that different art in other parts of my world affect me deeply. I think that's the purpose of art, truly, and when I feel something, I remember it a lot longer than something that's just meh. It's one of many reasons I love embracing the vast variety of Second Life virtual design, virtual creation, virtual art, and then making my own with it, like the photo in blue I took of today's style from [SWANK]. The shelving comes from [Wood Works], Artistry Candle Sconce and Touch Of Red Decor. The Ocean Queen gown with layers that move constantly all around, unique depth of design with mesh bits along the bodice and waist, and a see through netting cloth comes from *GLITTER*. Serenity and delicate beauty ooze from the overall look, the art connecting to me emotionally. It may be the 50 Shades of Red theme, and there's a wee bit of red in my look, but today, it's all about the music and the emotion.

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK]

Theme: 50 Shades Of Red

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001

[Wood Works] Touch of Red Decor Shelf

[Wood Works] Artistry Candle Sconce

*GLITTER* Ocean Queen Sea/Gold

Truth Hair Fernanda

Maxi Gossamer Mesh Lashes Inverted Crown

October's 4Seasons Guiselle Lily Skin Package for February Makeover Room

NOYA White Pearls Jewelry

KMADD Poses

Is It Just Pillow Talk - A Paradise Or a War Zone - [SWANK]: LIZIAAH and Luminesse

We don't have to go far to find our paradise or our war zone. And sometimes we find both in the same place with the same person. Do you ever notice how much more you argue, fuss and fight with the ones you love most? I do.

This month, [SWANK] brings the theme 50 Shades of Red. To me, that's like the fifty shades of passion I feel when I'm with my very best... friend, lover, bestie... passion comes in so many shades.

The metallic mesh corset from LIZIAAH made me think 'armor', the fantasy armor that does no more to protect us than the armor we try to wrap round our heart when we're in the middle of those passionate moments. Is it a paradise or a war zone? Either way, it's always going to be intense. Because it matters. We don't fight with strangers so much because we just don't care. Teardrop like earrings in a rose hue dangle from my ears, Luminesse Linza set comes with earrings and matching necklace, like those drops of moisture that seethe from my eyes when it matters.

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK]

Theme: 50 Shades Of Red

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001

LIZIAAH Mesh Corset Gold

Luminesse Linza Rosa White Gold Earrings (Necklace and Earrings included in the Linza set)

Image Essentials Poses

no. 7 Circles Mask

Gaeline Mesh Lashes Fantasia

KMADD Hair Fadima

KMADD Mesh Eyes

October's 4Seasons Guiselle Lily from the Makeover Room Event February

h.m.a.e.m. Take Me Back Collar

Wicca's Wardrobe Lavina Leggings

Zayn Malik - Pillow Talk:

wHaT's Your Gen? [SWANK] Has What You Like - Featuring ~CaL~, .:JUMO:., PREY, and B&C

The ReGen Generation, Millenials and GenXers claim their digital world in so many ways. [SWANK] appeals to everyone, every need, every like, every desire of the heart and playful moment, need to create, to build, to claim, to dream and to make!!

That sounds like a lot, doesn't it? A weighty way to look at a digital world that's not even real... or isn't it? We are living in a digital world that's more and more real and in those moments, we want the best stuff, the fun stuff, the stuff that's going to enhance. If it's an APP, it's got to be the most current. If it's an Event in Second Life, like [SWANK] - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001 - It's got to include a little bit of everything.

[SWANK] does not disappoint. In 3 days, February, a new and improved and BIGGER [SWANK] opens to the Second Life public. 50 Shades Of Red (far more fun I think than Grey!!) includes mens and womens things, decor, and yes, even 1973 Beetles. Today, I'm sporting an outfit by one designer, a partial array of jewelry from another designer's offering, shoes from still another standing beside a vehicle in world that's more than just a prop.

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK] Theme: 50 Shades Of Red http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001 PREY Valentina Pants Suit B&C Designer DAKOTA Shoes Red (Dress, Red and Black Shoes included in Dakota release) .:JUMO:. Rivoli Gold Earrings and Bracelet (Top, Skirt, Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet and Crown included in Rivoli release) ~CaL~ Clothes & More Beetle'73 Innerdive Poses Diamond Set BodyCult Mesh Beanie Hat Svenja Hair2 Red Gaeline Mesh Lashes Illusia KMADD Mesh Eyes October's 4Seasons Guiselle Lily Skin Makeover Room February

Everything On Point At [SWANK] - Featuring Belles Parisiennes and Moondance Jewelry Boutique

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK]

Theme: 50 Shades Of Red

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001

Belles Parisiennes by Cashandra Tenue Be My Valentine Red - This elegant gown will have everyone at your party seeing red.

Moondance Jewels by Kathrin Dassin Elegant Aurora - This jewelry set from Moondance Jewelry Boutique contains a whole array of pieces sure to accentuate your 'love is in the air' look. Two sets of earrings (the small floral set -and- long dangles) come with this and I layered them so the flower sits over the lobe and the long dangle hangs behind, making it look like yet a third set of earrings. You will also find a necklace, bracelets for both arms and a ring for either hand. Major gleam, major glam!

Truth Hair Aida

Gaeline Mesh Lashes Illusia

KMADD Mesh Eyes

October's 4Seasons Guiselle Lily at Makeover Room

Corpus Poses

Yay! [SWANK] Opens February 7 - New Round - 50 Shades Of Red

 A new round of [SWANK] opens on February 7 with a new theme. Come and see all of the designers who've joined with the [SWANK] Event. It's grown since January, with a new layout and that much more shopping fun!

I love it when an Event in Second Life offers a diverse array of products, for men, for women, for people who love to decorate, for posing, for... and the list goes on at [SWANK]. Incendia has this precious Lovers Swing out this month. Both singles and couples poses are built in, so you can daydream like I'm doing, or cuddle with your favorite person.

Semi-Precious Jewelry is new to me since my return to Second Life this month. It's focus highlights the semi-precious gem. This month, you'll find the Avalon set, and earrings and necklace set.

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK]
Theme: 50 Shades of Red
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001
Incendia Lovers Swing
Semi-Precious Jewelry Avalon Earrings and Necklace

Carrie's Lingerie Barbara Ann February VIP Group Gift 2016
[B!] B!asta Wilde Autumn Boots Hazel
October's 4Seasons Angelina Milk
KMADD Mesh Eyes
Maxi Gossamer Lashes Party Inverted Crown Black
EMO-tions Celie Dark Red