CRYYYYY - Featuring Sakura and Kaithleen's from FASHIONART Faire, EMO-tions and [[j'adore]]

I met Kaithleen when I was maybe a 10 day old model. I remember she had created a mesh item that was see through, enough that I could see my nipples and I was really anxious about this because I wasn't sure how edgy fashion in SL would let me get, and how to draw that line. I think I understand that line a little more now than I did back then, and I've seen a lot of Kaithleen's art since then as well.

Today, the pantsuit from FASHIONART Faire (still in progress til 31 May) comes from Kaithleen's and it gave me an overall vibe of playful casual. If there were summer snowballs, I'd make them and throw them wearing something like this. How's that for imagination!? Sakura has an entire outfit called Baby Pink also found at FASHIONART Faire, and it includes these precious low heeled pink Mary Janes.

The jewelry from EMO-tions has a number of pieces all from the DRAGONHEART series. I used a few of them, and repurposed one of the rings so the broach at my throat had a little more unique detail. The last new thing to share with you comes from [[j'adore]], a pose store I've only become familiar with recently as they participated in one of the events I worked, and I decided to go by the store and see what I could see. How could I turn down a group gift with 5 different 'couples' pose sets? Even though I don't have a special someone (CRYYYYYYY) to use the pose sets with, I did use a pose from each set so I could show you a little bit more of [[j'adore]].

Without these great designers, I would not be able to do what I love:

Featuring Sakura (Baby Pink) Pink Mary Janes from FASHIONART Faire by Glamourist

Featuring Kaithleen's High Waist Pants w/Sleeveless Top from FASHIONART Faire by Glamourist

Featuring EMO-tions DRAGONHEART Headpiece, Bracelet-Ring, and Ring

Featuring [[j'adore]] Group Gift Poses

1. MG: Wild Full Thick Lashes

2. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone

3. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

-- Med High Feet

4. Pure Poison: Umbrella Hood

5. Luziefee: Shania Blue Day Hat

6. KMADD/Moday: Mesh Eyes

Trying With All That Is In You -- TBCF 1mm, 7 Deadly s{K}ins, [ME], AIDORU, Axix Animation, shine by [ZD], Kaithleen's, ~Shabby Cat

**Special thanks to jan1 Ying aka Jan Bacon for joining me so I could take the pairs pose photographs.

As I watch a variety of reality television programs, I'm most often drawn to those that emanate a genuine sense of reality. I know that behind the scenes, many so called real shows are orchestrated to follow a loose script, planned and sometimes a scene occurs that producers end up redoing to make it better or more believable. More believable than reality?

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

Some of these shows seem to test endurance while others appear to provoke passion. Depending on the type of show, people from all walks of life end up finding their way to that one moment that may make or break them; and find that one moment where they have to give everything.

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

I know very little about the Real World show that supposedly kickstarted America's hunger for reality television, but I do know a little bit about a lot of the ones that have ensued. I know you can search for love, find a millionaire matchmaker, have your tea leaves read, live in a house with countless strangers, eat peanut butter for a week as 'punishment' and feel as though you're dying of boredom.

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

Are you the best dancer? The best cook? Is your passion singing? What is it that you've always wanted to do with your life but never thought you would have the chance? Dreams are valuable. I think without them, we'd live a very uneventful life. If a dream cannot reach fruition, however, it can hurt to the core.

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

What are you going to be when you grow up? This question pops up along life's journey for every person in every corner of the world. It likely begins with life's first steps and doesn't cease until we die. I know at my age, I still have a sense of "When I grow up, I'm going to..."

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

Certain fields of interest may be easier than others to follow. Some take huge sacrifices of time, of money, of love, of endurance and ultimately even with all that has been sacrificed, no guarantee exists that you actually end up doing that singular thing that you've wanted to do all your life.

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

I love to watch the family members reactions most of all on these type of shows. They know how much their loved one has put into that single moment. Fathers, sisters, aunts and grandparents devoted their time as well to this moment. When I see their eyes light up, the pride shining, I'm more touched than words could say.

TBCF

- 1mm Hippie Headband

- AIDORU 70s Tartan Boots

- shine by [ZD] Laeticia Mesh Tunic Creme

- Kaithleen's Corduroy Wide Legs Pants Black

- ~Shabby Cat Braided Leather Bracelet (black band)

- 7 Deadly s{K}ins Boho Special Dark

- Axix Animation Love & Peace (Pair pose set)

1. blackLiquid: Marker Deluxe

2. blackLiquid: Liquid Glaze Autumn 13

3. Poetic Color: Rain Tree

4. EMO-tions: Nova

5. Candy Nail: TieDye

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka EyeShadow 04 w/Liner

7. Manifeste Poses

Positive energy seems to envelope some of these shows while pure raw evil takes over on others. If it's too intensely ugly, I do not continue to watch. I have a really great box full of noise cancelling ear buds. When positive energy comes through the screen and touches me, I feel something special, as if I were right there next to those beaming family members.

Sometimes my journey through Second Life feels like I'm living out a role on reality television, and my goals are high. I do not compete with others, however. I prefer competing with myself. I want to grow more capable daily. At first, modeling and fashion were a distraction. Now this is something that I try with all that is in me... to succeed.

A Mixed Bag of This and That

The Pimp My Valentine Hunt is in full swing. It will continue to run through the fifteenth of Februay. Many of the items are precious fun pieces to add to your avi that celebrate the lovers' holiday.

Kaithleen contributed this sexy and short mesh skirt to the PMVH hunt. Because I've worked with her designs before, I know this is a great example of her work and quality. Paired with this, also from the PMVH hunt comes the choker you see in the photo. I know they didn't collaborate, but the way the choker from Freya seemed to match the skirt was great (one note - the choker is color change so it will also go with other great looks).

You also see a new pair of boots called 80s Flat Knee High boots from [VCB]. The top also comes from [VCB] and pulled the overall look together. I don't go 'dark' very often, but when I do get pieces that lend themselves well to it, I go for it.

Eladon Galsworthy (newly married in world congrats!) and PondLife (Intimate Live) has a massive array of items you might find useful for the lover's holiday. Whether you want something sweet and innocent or something extra naughty, you'll find it at PondLife.

This beautiful field of flowers were planted to match this vibrantly colored pair of overalls. One shoulder remains unhooked, making the overalls look even cuter. The boots come with this outfit, adding to the vibrant brilliant colors of the overall look. If I stood really still, I wonder if a bee would try to pollinate me.


Featured PMVH Kaithleen's Ruffled Black and Red Mini
Featured PMVH Freya's Finest PMVH Color Change Collar
Featured [VCB] 80's Flat Knee High Boots Black
Featured [VCB] Casey Bolero Jacket Buckle Hole
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Riria Exclusive Boho
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. EMO-tions: Vivien
5. WoW Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Coal Liner and Eartha Lips
7. Noya: Perfect Music Nails
8. Ben's Beauty: Always Earrings
9. Demise of Flight Pose



Featured Dot-Be Fashion Anika Stripped 2
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Riria Exclusive Boho
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. EMO-tions: Silja
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria
6. Face Paint: Sophisticate's Amethyst
7. [SHOCK]: Winter Glitter Nails
8. EMO-tions: Nora Earrings
9. Curiosity: Watch and Bangles
10. In-Pose!