From FASHIONART Faire: !Lyrical B!zarre Templates, [Opal], {NanTra} also New from EMO-tions and Moondance Boutique

I tried a different approach last night and I was not sure it was clear to me so I really worried it was unclear to the rest of the world. One of those days where a super idea fell apart under the pressure of trying to make it happen.

So I will run each photos series I do for any of the events, like the FASHIONART Fair by Glamourist seen here, I do in my smaller segments like I do the rest of my blog and I will keep my wits mostly and not lose one or two of you along the journey.

I opened the gown shown here from Lyrical B!zarre Templates and noticed it had two color options. I'm always the one that travels the less used road, so I immediately unpacked this option. The bandage dress really had a sexy appeal to it with a froth of light and fluttery linen around the ankles. It's a lively spring gown and promises a whole lotta fun to the special someone who can unwind you out of the dress for... well my imagination runs...

EMO-tions has two new releases this week and this Keanu had a look that appealed to me as a unisex style might so I found a way to pair it with this gown. The [Opal] jewelry set comes from Designer Showcase. More of the {NanTra} Poses are shown, as I wanted to work through all the single poses over a series of 5 or 6 blog entries. And for new in the way of accessories, you'll find Moondance Boutique represented in the pretty nails art Addiction.

Thank you Designers:

Featuring !Lyrical B!zarre Impressions Dress (Blue) from FASHIONART Faire by Glamourist

Featuring [Opal] Izumi Wave Jewelry from Designer Showcase

Featuring EMO-tions Keanu

Featuring {NanTra} It's a Mod Mod World from FASHIONART Faire by Glamourist

Featuring Moondance Mesh Addiction Nails

1. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

2. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Candice Marigold Skintone

-- Kyxe Frost Lips

-- Kyxe Electra Aqua Shadow

3. KaTink: Backgrounds

A Little Faith -- Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes, Image Essentials, Hawker's House, !Lyrical B!zarre, Silken Moon, Moondance Boutique and h.m.a.e.m.

I've been thinking a lot about religion, and the religions of our wide world, and faith and how the two are often used interchangeably yet to me, they're completely different things. Religion connotes organized, institutionalized agreement based on history, theology, a story or past, and clear and concise doctrine. Faith on the other hand makes me think of far more personal choices, an intimate understanding or attempt at understanding the world around us, and once we arrive at that personal understanding, we know what we believe and what we do not believe. Religions of all sorts all through the age of man have fought wars, created and destroyed empires, and empowered some of the most unusual characters. While I enjoy the history of religion, and exploring the many pasts and reasons for each and their existence, I find faith a far more important tool, and something that makes it easier for me to interact with anyone and everyone, regardless of their religious background. Faith frees me to be me, buffers me in a world that can be ruthless and reckless, a world that can be harsh and hindering, and supports me in the most difficult of times.

Because I find faith so personal and also so important and freedom enhancing, I can understand family, friends and strangers all on a level that remains open minded. I believe that religion in some cases, teaches a separatist attitude, a sense of knowing THE answer, and is likely one of many reasons why religion may be at the center of conflict. If I recognize that faith operates at a personal level, that means I can see another and appreciate their personal and intimate beliefs. I hear their hearts in their voice and action and find it a thread of community that binds us together instead of tearing us apart.

Dealing with stressful situations might either make someone more aware of their faith and beliefs and how it might help enhance an individual's ability to cope with stress and pain, or create a wall that blocks out the belief system one may have had all their 'easier' life prior to the stressful moment, and cripple the ability to cope. I encourage people to find their own personal belief system, based on internal analysis, personal exploration and determined assertive awareness that faith enriches life and may be one attribute in a human that separates us from the world of animals around us. I cling to faith as I live this crazy life. I also find peace, love and joy in others' as they share warmth, life and health, and realize that their personal religion doesn't impact my world nearly as much as their personal expression of faith, and through their faith, they make living my crazy life just a little easier.

I jested earlier today that you'd all have to deal with a lady who's just a little more ditzy than usual, a little out of sorts, a little anxious, but even in my jesting, I was also expressing truth, and so many of you responded in personal contact, public contact, offering the very best from your heart and soul to help. And I just wanted you to know, it does help. I put together my outfit tonight, deliberately using as many items from different designers to make it a collaborative style. It was one small way I could acknowledge how many different people have invested in my world as I've tried to do the same and invest in theirs. You'll find new items from Kyxe Skins & Shapes, Image Essentials Props and Poses, Lyrical B!zarre Templates, Hawker's House Clothing, Malicia Python - Silken Moon, Moondance Boutique, h.m.a.e.m., as well as favored items from Maddox DuPont and KMADD/Moda, EMO-tions, and Maxine Gossamer. They're all a part of me, and so many others are too. I have faith in my world, my friends, and find comfort in believing.

My blog relies on  the special designs used to create the styles shared with my thanks to each designer:

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Lyric Walnut Skin Tone

Featuring !Lyrical B!zarre Dahlia Top

Featuring Hawker's House OhmEga Women's Mesh Metallic Jeans Coppernicus

Featuring Silken Moon Autumn Brocade Nail Appliers

Featuring Image Essentials Body Shots (3) Poses

Featuring h.m.a.e.m. Davina Shirt Red

Featuring Moondance Jewels Charlotte - Desir Edition

Featuring Hawker's House JamBerry Mesh Stiletto Boots Lime

1. EMO-tions: May

2. MG: Party - Inverted Crown Lashes

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

From SAVIAD: ARTIZANA, blackLiquid and Moondance - Also no. 7 at Skin Fair, {{BSD}} and KaTink

Maybe there is something a little bit fierce and tribal in all of us, regardless of heritage or modern current culture. When I saw this dress design from Artizana, the Blessing Connection, I knew I wanted to style it. I'm not familiar with the brand, but that's the fun part of working with events like SAVIAD. I've been exposed to a number of new designers, and thrilled by every minute of it.

Included also from SAVIAD, the jewelry from Moondance Boutique (which I think you can see really well in the third photo) felt like it just called out to be a part of this style. blackLiquid has the Spring Sparkle - and a unique set of lips colors not shown here - at SAVIAD. It really lightens up the area around my eyes and contrasted well on top of the no. 7 Safari makeup from the Skin Fair. This is another outfit that let me show you shoes and I have several heels I want to show you from the fantastic content creator at BSD Design studio including the ones shown here called Dancing Queen.

And I went to find a new set of poses after seeing this delicious look, something special or different, eye catching and I got the Luna 1 and Luna 2 set of poses from KaTink Poses. The first pose I tried made me like a jungle goddess dancing. It's the first time since I bought a set of poses exception being the two massive sets sold by pose designers who boxed and sold 800+ poses in one deal! OMG right??

Each time I've shopped for poses, it was for a contest or a casting and I'd find just one I liked, and grab it. The two Luna sets made me think buying sets makes more sense. Doh! More poses, less expensive. You'd think I'd have that figured out by now. Oh dear. It just takes my brain a while to compute, 3 years or so this time! I'm so grateful that Marit, aka annemarit Jarvinen allowed me to begin blogging poses from Katink and I know this is just the first of many positively wonderful experiences!

To each designer included in this latest look, thank you so much!

Featuring from SAVIAD ARTIZANA Blessing Collection

Featuring from SAVIAD blackLiquid Makeup Spring Sparkle

Featuring from SAVIAD Moondance Stalking Tiger Jewelry Set

Featuring no. 7 Fantasy Makeup Safari from Skin Fair

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Dancing Queen Shoes

Featuring KaTink Poses Luna Set 1

1. Sexy Mama Nails

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid Skin Tone

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Delight Matte

5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina