Sensually Addictive -- Featuring Carrie's Lingerie, Gaeline, Eclectica Relic Jewelry

One of the things I look forward to month to month are the sumptuous creations at Carrie's Lingerie. There are always new releases, but additionally, she has a Limited item that runs for a single month and also has a special new item for VIP members only. Last month she did two Limited edition items, one for the month of March and one for Mardi Gras.

I have far more Carrie's Lingerie than I could show you in one sitting so I'll being April with April's Limited, Fireangel and show you just one of the many treats given to VIP each month by showing you the extra special 1500 Member VIP gown.

I took a photo of both of these beautiful pieces of art in their entirety, then broke it down to the very basics of the lingerie tucked in below all the rest. Most of Carrie's pieces, whether they're new releases, special releases, hunt items or anything else, contain a number of layers so you have multiple ways to wear the outfit. Some have even more, with shoes and makeup added to make for a perfect outing all in one.

My great thanks to the designers who made these two looks possible:

Featuring Carrie's Limited April Fireangel Gold

Featuring Gaeline Mesh Lashes Magnificia

1. Osmose: Desir

2. KMADD: Confidence Eyes

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Candice Marigold

4. **Feel**: Stardust Nails

5. {{BSD Design Studio}}: Model Muse Gold Tropical

6. Poses built into prop at Carrie's Lingerie

Featuring Carrie's Lingerie VIP 1500 Gift

Featuring Eclectica Relic Jewelry Silver Set

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Alabaster w/Blonde Eyebrows

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Magnifica

4. EMO-tions: Semiramis

5. Poses Built Into Prop at Carrie's Lingerie

My 1000th Post!! Featuring Items From Fashion Pride By !Lyrical B!zarre, Kyxe and House of Hawkers

The designers who've committed to the Fashion Pride event have created an array of beautiful pieces, fun pieces, unique pieces, and I'm grateful to be allowed to share them with you!

Lyrical Bizarre made this dress, shown in both pink and black, and has committed to donate all the funds raised by selling this gown to the ACT fund. She's a very talented artist, and each item that comes from her world makes me ooh and ahh!

Bright colors make me feel an infusion of energy, and whether really wearing such clothing off line, or having the joy of wearing them in world, all that positive energy brings smiles. I've always thought there was something majestic about butterflies, and the accents that are part of the gown enhance the overall aesthetic of the gown, and reminds me of butterflies. 

It's difficult to see the shoes from Hawker's House poking out under the edge of the gown, but I'll share them in another Fashion Pride blog soon. I'll also share the beautiful skin from Kyxe Skins & Shapes several times, as there are a few options included in this version of Pearl. 

Thank you designers for the great items you created that contribute to my styling:

Featuring !Lyrical B!zarre Fly Black AND Fly Pink Partial Mesh Gown from Fashion Pride

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes New Makeup on Pearl Skintone from Fashion Pride

Featuring House of Hawker Ladies Mesh Cap Toe Pump from Fashion Pride

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Captivate Bubble Gum Lips

2. Osmose: Butterflies

3. Face Paint: Long Nails Nail Art

4. KMADD/Moda: Confidence Eyes

5. no. 7: Pink and Purple Liquid Mask

6. Manifeste Poses

Dots and Dashes and Other Camera Tricks -- Featuring Death Rocker Betty Crocker, KMADD/Moda, In-Pose!, and Chop Zuey

I put together a series of photos taken after a challenge was offered to models who'd like to try out, in essence, for the amazing group The Fashion Teller. I did not get the styling done in time to enter, but that didn't stop me from working on the challenge.

It's supposed to be a 'Doll' look. I did a bit of research and think this look came somewhat close to what I found. Great designers sent 'Doll' stylings down the runway in both 2013 and 2014.

My sweetheart is a fan of the Suicide Girls, an alternative group of models who portray a specific lifestyle and theme, and have their own website. Though not all of the girls in this group go with the doll look, many of them have some qualities of that look.

Recent television shows in the states have shown 'Doll' looks as part of the youth culture. It's an overly dramatized face with bright lips, long lashes, and unique clothing options. Some also use tattoos as part of their overall style.

I went with the porcelain face and body tone and did not add tattoos. I thought the dark toned clothing contrasted well with that pale pretty skin.

Designers I used to create this style - Thank you!!

Featured Death Rocker Betty Crocker Medea Bodysuit

Featured Chop Zuey Darkness Falls

Featured In-Pose! Belle Boots

Featured KMADD/Moda June Hair

1. Baubles by Phe: Spike Bracelets

2. Victoria Endersleigh (VicE): Dangerous Liasons Shoulder Roses

3. Death Rocker Betty Crocker Dia De Los Muertos

4. Rock Oil: Cult Nose/Ear Piercing

5. Candy Nail: Rosy Black

6. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Alabaster Geisha

7. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

8. Nikita: Long Lashes

9. Osmose: Roses Hair Ornament Red and Noir

10. Eternal Dream Poses

11. Wicca's Wardrobe Poses

Almost Naked -- Featuring {WearMe}, Air Ophelia, BeLoD, DANIELLE, INNUENDO, Lua's Urban Style, and Violator

I was inspired by Wicca Merlin's Flickr tonight. I actually had my computer turned so my sweetheart could see her photos from where he was sitting and for a few minutes he stopped watching football so he could do so.

I edited this one in a paint program, to see what I could do with it, to edit it to a point where it was beyond a photo and bordering on art. I think it takes time and loads of practice. I just enjoy it!

This was the original photo, so you can see where and how I edited. I see so many photos on Flickr, not just Wicca's, that look like someone used oil paints or very real art supplies to make their photos.

I pushed the edge of sensuality to the very limit. I didn't want to show everything, yet I wanted to only show the jewelry and accessories. I think it would be a little more difficult to do so at a show, but in photos, it's fun to try.

With a great bag, while standing still, I cover the bits that need the most coverage. From head to toe, I played with items, modifying them, making some glow, coloring others, till I got to this final stage. I hope you enjoy!

Live! Laugh! Love!

Featuring {WearMe} **Feel**StarDustClassical Nails from J&A Expo

Featuring Air Ophelia Earrings from J&A Expo - As I modified items to create this look, some items appear in unusual places. These earrings are part of the nipple rings.

Featuring BeloD Lux Handbag Viola from J&A Expo

Featuring DANIELLE Sage Boots Bistro from J&A Expo

Featuring INNUENDO NAIKE black Italian Style Rare from J&A Expo

Featuring Lua's Urban Style Winter Shoulder Armour Purple from J&A Expo

Featuring Violator Night Light White Silver - I modified the earrings from this set and added them to the other earring set to make the nipple rings.

1. Wicca's Wardrobe Poses

2. Kyxe Skins & Shapes Orchid Skintone

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes Ripe Grape Gloss

4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes Fantasia

5. MADesigns Eyes Confidence Subtle Ocean

6. Osmose Chignon Golden

Love and Other Simple Words -- Featuring Romance Couture, Kyxe Skins & Shapes, [Mirror's Enigma] and MADesigns

There are a series of commercials currently running that debuted about a year and some months ago during the rush of basketball season; commercials were so successful that more were made later that year and still more appear from time to time. A fella sits with a group of four children and asks what appear to be simple questions.

Featuring Romance Couture }RC{ from Dreams Way Audrey Navy Gown

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Glamour II Ombre Apple Lips

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes ~ Moonlight

1. EMO-tions: Cosmic

2. Face Paint: Classic Square Prim Nails

3. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Engaged

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid Skintone

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Magical Blues Eyeshadow

6. WoW Designs: Gulsem Jewelry Set

7. N-Core: Caresse Silver

8. Apple Spice Poses: Boho Event

Children, however, don't absorb questions quite the way adults do, and their responses vary from commercial to commercial, leaving the audience and me chuckling. When I saw the first of this series, I had no idea what product it sponsored. I adored the guy and how he interacted with the children. That made an impression on me. And the final comment, "It's not complicated." hits home and wraps every version of the commercial.

Featuring Romance Couture }RC{ from Dreams Way Audrey Navy Gown

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Glamour II Ombre Apple Lips

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes ~ Moonlight

1. EMO-tions: Cosmic

2. Face Paint: Classic Square Prim Nails

3. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Engaged

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid Skintone

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Magical Blues Eyeshadow

6. WoW Designs: Gulsem Jewelry Set

7. N-Core: Caresse Silver

8. Apple Spice Poses: Boho Event

I don't know what's not complicated, or what the point of his questions are. I know that life usually is complicated and even the things I'd expect to be the simplest of all of life's complexities are still complicated. No matter the topic, when I'm on the outside looking in, I can often offer insight, support, positive interpretations and see the simplicity of the moment. Even when friends aren't overtly asking for support or advice, I feel like I could end most conversations like the commercial. "It's not complicated."

Featuring Romance Couture }RC{ from Dreams Way Audrey Navy Gown

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Glamour II Ombre Apple Lips

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes ~ Moonlight

1. EMO-tions: Cosmic

2. Face Paint: Classic Square Prim Nails

3. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Engaged

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid Skintone

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Magical Blues Eyeshadow

6. WoW Designs: Gulsem Jewelry Set

7. N-Core: Caresse Silver

8. Apple Spice Poses: Boho Event

However, it's an entirely different story when the situation or topic or conversation relates to me and my life. From the inside looking out, everything feels complicated. Good people, close friends and family, often listen then point out this fact or that, and they too come to a conclusion much of the time, "It's not complicated." I appreciate their insight, even when it sounds like those young people answering the questions, quirky, random, and like a foreign language.

Featuring Romance Couture }RC{ from Dreams Way Fragile II Flower Gown

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Peach Skintone

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Cosmetics Eyes (Enchant) and Lips (Reddish Light)

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes ~ Photoshoot

1. Noya: Silver Music Manicure

2. Osmose: Madamoiselle Butterfly

3. MADesigns: Eyes - Confidence ~ Engaged

4. FINESMITH: Mimmi Platinum Set

5. Manifeste Poses

One topic generates complexity no matter where I turn, who I address, who's life it is, and what's occurring or already occurred. Love. Quotes about love abound. People have been explaining it for thousands of years, and yet it remains one of the least understood words. Love acts. Love is. Love exists in so many forms, defined by so many people in so many different ways. Regardless of gender or age, creed and faith, culture or family, it's complicated.

Featuring Romance Couture }RC{ from Dreams Way Fragile II Flower Gown

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Peach Skintone

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Cosmetics Eyes (Enchant) and Lips (Reddish Light)

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes ~ Photoshoot

1. Noya: Silver Music Manicure

2. Osmose: Madamoiselle Butterfly

3. MADesigns: Eyes - Confidence ~ Engaged

4. FINESMITH: Mimmi Platinum Set

5. Manifeste Poses

Despite it being a simple four letter word that's spelled differently in hundreds of languages, in theory it makes so much more sense than it does in practice. On one level, love feels so good. Some use the word love to describe the act of it, and particularly the performing of love in intimate settings. Others use the word love to describe the way they feel. Whether action or emotion, shared with family and friends or strangers, love is complicated.

Featuring Romance Couture }RC{ from Dreams Way Fragile II Flower Gown

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Peach Skintone

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Cosmetics Eyes (Enchant) and Lips (Reddish Light)

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes ~ Photoshoot

1. Noya: Silver Music Manicure

2. Osmose: Madamoiselle Butterfly

3. MADesigns: Eyes - Confidence ~ Engaged

4. FINESMITH: Mimmi Platinum Set

5. Manifeste Poses

I think it's easier for me to define what love isn't. Love isn't selfish. Love doesn't hurt others. In my second life, there are times I see love in action. The event for which these gowns were designed, Dreams Way - raising money for support and research related to Autism and Aspberger's Syndrome, allows a whole array of random people to actively do something and act lovingly to people they may never meet.

But also in my second life, I seek connection on a far more personal level. If love can be complicated in person, I think it's exponentially more complicated in a virtual environment where text and context get lost in translation even when two people are speaking the same language. I wish love was really a simple word to define, to live, to understand, and to embrace. Others have been trying to figure it out for centuries and now it's our turn, our now. Love is... worth it. Live! Laugh! and yes, Love!

Round Robin -- Featuring Tresor, {{BSD Shoe Design}}, Chop Zuey, [Mirror's Enigma] and MADesigns

There are a number of terrific designers that I've met. And that list continues to grow. I met another new owner of a new store on the grid just yesterday. I think it's great that Second Life continues to perpetuate the effort at creating a live economy, even if it's flawed and has been since the day they opened their doors. Each time someone takes a deep breath and plunges into the incredibly huge array of ways and places then can create content and sell items in Second Life, new energy comes to all of us.

Tresor isn't a new business, but they were new to me several weeks ago when I realized the owner of the Charleston Lace sim is also the owner and designer of the beauty that is Tresor. She has a grand ball room where dance and etiquette, old southern gentility and charm abounds, and where the men and women in attendance should dress accordingly. I think it's wonderful that she makes sure you can do exactly that with a free gift just waiting for either gender, so you're ready to kick up your shoes.

I want to keep a fair sense of pacing with the various sponsors who've been so wonderfully generous in their sharing of items. It's like a Round Robin, except so far, I do it by a sense of intuition and not writing it on paper I imagine if I were slightly more organized or had someone who could organize me, I might have a pattern and people would know when to look for what new releases. I just have too much of the random free-spirited streak in me to be too hooked on schedules.

I've had a thing lately for morphing items that come as one thing and become something else. I also like getting men's items and putting them to use as items useful to me. The bracelet I have in this series is the Men's Pinwheel Ring from Chop Zuey but with it sized up a couple of times, voila. It's a delicate silver and stones bracelet suited to the outfit. I don't always keep everything neat and tidy, but I do feel like I give a little bit of me to everyone who shares a little bit of them with me. Life is fun like that.

I'm blessed and so happy to share that blessing with you. Live! Laugh! Love!

Featuring Tresor Couture Classic Black

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Shoetopia Surreal Abstract

Featuring Chop Zuey Pinwheel Set

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Indecisive Eyeshadow Desire

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Lips Color Red Dark

Featuring MADesigns Hair Cristina

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes Simplicity

Featuring MADesigns Eyes Blonde Ambition

1. Zanze: Zaid Belt

2. Sexy Mama Valentin Sculpted Nails

3. Osmose Rouge Roses Hat

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid

When Dreams May Come -- Featuring MADesigns, KL Couture, and [Mirror's Enigma}

Each step I take on this amazing journey called life brings me to new experiences, new people, and new challenges. Sometimes I find the path the most taxing and sometimes it seems sprinkled with pixie dust and nearly magical in it's simplicity and beauty. I keep each new detail as precious, because in the light or in the darkness, there are treasures to be discovered. When I first began this modeling foray, it was meant to be a distraction for a little time and then...

Little by little, it stole bits of my heart. I wanted to achieve this goal, and then another goal came along and I wanted to reach it. Before long, the other things I did in Second Life were the distraction and this thing I do now was my primary focus. I loved the other wheres I'd been but I don't think I've ever had the same passion for projects and progress like I do now with modeling and blogging. And despite the fact that my health limits me from casting for shows or making appointments...

I still find ways to really get involved in things behind the scenes. And then there is this thing I'm doing right now. Typing. Text. My blog. I feel like I've missed out on something if I don't write in it at least once a day. It's become a journal of sorts. I've always thought that journals were a great way to process life and help deal with all the things that we all face daily but I haven't really been a consistent journal keeper till I became a blogger. I didn't know that it would lead...

In the direction it has taken me till I was already on my way there. Each time I'm welcome to a new group to blog, I thrill at the opportunity. As I've grown in my time in Second Life modeling and blogging, new opportunities have come. This week, I had a wonderful conversation with the blog coordinator for KMADD and then Maddox Dupont, the designer behind MADesigns and overwhelmed with the privilege to blog for his products.

I think we all have goals. Some of us are more vocal about them, and sometimes we growl when we cannot achieve them. When they do come to pass, and when dreams come true, it's also a treat to have friends with which to share these triumphs. I eagerly listen for and watch for your joyful moments, and appreciate your support and cheering when I find mine. Live! Laugh! Love!

Featuring KL Couture Nydia Ocelot Dress

Featuring KL Couture Nydia Ankle Boots

Featuring KL Couture The Eye of God Silver/Brown

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Heather Cosmetics Eyes - Enchant

Featuring MADesigns Hair Anessa

Featuring MADesigns Hair Eve

Featuring MADesigns Eyes Confidence

Featuring MADesigns Eyelashes Diva

1. [Mirror's Enigma]: Heather Medium Skintone Dread/LightBrow

2. [Liv-Glam]: Charlize Leggings

3. (Kunglers): Medusa Earrings

4. AIDORU: Mood Bracelet

5. Osmose: Butterfly On Mouth

6. Miamai Poses, Vista Animation Poses in AO

Fitting All the Pieces TBCF *Citrus* RAMS WEAR, Sky, Envyme and Also Featuring Finesmith

I really enjoy what I do each day as a blogger in Second Life. I have asked a few people along the way if they accept bloggers, and submitted blogger applications. I also have had the joy of friends mentioning me to other friends and ending up working with new friends as a result.

TBCF

- *Citrus* Boho Black Boots

- RAMS WEAR Eternal Black Top

- Sky Music Note Leggings

- Envyme Samia Skin Tan Makeup
-DEW Boho Clutch

Also Featuring

Finesmith Urban Angel Catseye Sunglasses

Finesmith Urban Angel Earrings

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Grey

2. Osmose: Chignon

3. Slink: Elegant 1

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Matte Lips

5. Manifeste Poses

This past week felt a little like an avalanche, but the overwhelming flush of items to review is a huge gift to receive. I have wanted to make sure I included a little bit of something from each participant who shared their clever designs.

TBCF

- *Citrus* Boho Black Boots

- RAMS WEAR Eternal Black Top

- Sky Music Note Leggings

- Envyme Samia Skin Tan Makeup
-DEW Boho Clutch

Also Featuring

Finesmith Urban Angel Catseye Sunglasses

Finesmith Urban Angel Earrings

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Grey

2. Osmose: Chignon

3. Slink: Elegant 1

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Matte Lips

5. Manifeste Poses

A few times already, I've had items I blogged that were from my regular sponsors. I did a dress for [[Masoom]], a dress from A.F.I Designs and shoes from {{BSD Design Studio}}. I cherish those designers who've invested in me in the long haul. I believe they realize I do not take them for granted.

TBCF

- *Citrus* Boho Black Boots

- RAMS WEAR Eternal Black Top

- Sky Music Note Leggings

- Envyme Samia Skin Tan Makeup

Also Featuring

Finesmith Urban Angel Catseye Sunglasses

Finesmith Urban Angel Earrings

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Grey

2. Osmose: Chignon

3. Slink: Elegant 1

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Matte Lips

5. Manifeste Poses

I have a hard time asking for help. I don't ask for free items. I couldn't imagine ever doing so. I think I'd freak out a bit if someone tried to make me. During this Boho Fair, I've posted a whole plethora of blogs, several a day sometimes. I know it's a lot of data to process because it's a lot for you and me.

TBCF

- *Citrus* Boho Black Boots

- RAMS WEAR Eternal Black Top

- Sky Music Note Leggings

- Envyme Samia Skin Tan Makeup
-DEW Boho Clutch

Also Featuring

Finesmith Urban Angel Catseye Sunglasses

Finesmith Urban Angel Earrings

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Grey

2. Osmose: Chignon

3. Slink: Elegant 1

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Matte Lips

5. Manifeste Poses

Really special little moments happen in these special event settings for bloggers, at least they have for me and I consider them memories of people at their finest, leading me on my continued sense of positive overall energy in Second Life and my hopefulness that it overcomes darkness fully.

TBCF

- *Citrus* Boho Black Boots

- RAMS WEAR Eternal Black Top

- Sky Music Note Leggings

- Envyme Samia Skin Tan Makeup

Also Featuring

Finesmith Urban Angel Catseye Sunglasses

Finesmith Urban Angel Earrings

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Grey

2. Osmose: Chignon

3. Slink: Elegant 1

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Matte Lips

5. Manifeste Poses

I told one of the designers who'd provided a whole array of items for blogging how grateful I was at their generosity. I try to piece together as many things from the fair itself, and then go to other sponsors items and finally my own personal inventory to get a styling done well.

TBCF

- *Citrus* Boho Black Boots

- RAMS WEAR Eternal Black Top

- Sky Music Note Leggings

- Envyme Samia Skin Tan Makeup

Also Featuring

Finesmith Urban Angel Catseye Sunglasses

Finesmith Urban Angel Earrings

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Grey

2. Osmose: Chignon

3. Slink: Elegant 1

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangerine Matte Lips

5. Manifeste Poses

Because this designer put all sorts of items in their box, I had unusual trinkets of all sorts to add to each blog styling for this fair. When I thanked the owner/designer, the reaction I received only added a greater blessing, "Anything you need. Anything at all. Just let me know."

I've had fun fitting all the pieces together for this event. I think I have one or two more stylings I'll share this week, and I'll have had exposure to more designers than I have ever had. What a treat. It's work. It's FUN work. And I love it.

Mirror's Enigma - A New Look With Stella - See Side by Side

Often I blend a whole array of items together to show you Second Life in action. If I receive a great pair of shoes, a new dress and some jewelry from different houses, I'm happy to style away, snap a few photos and voila, you get a peek into the world of Caryn.

The shadow across my feet comes from the trees, not sandals. I'm using Candy Nail bare feet, Candy Nail Marble Strawberry nails, and Osmose hair as accents. The star comes from House of Knots.

However, sometimes, like this release of a new skin coming from [Mirror's Enigma] I knew that if I put all the layers of items on top of the skins, you might miss out on how good she really is. Ydreece Forester knows she competes with some of the biggest names in the skin business, and she competes valiantly in my opinion.

The shadow across my feet comes from the trees, not sandals. I'm using Candy Nail bare feet, Candy Nail Marble Strawberry nails, and Osmose hair as accents. The star comes from House of Knots.

With the shape I use for modeling, it's extremely rare for me to use the extra cleavage added feature. I've heard from more than a few male friends in Second Life that the key to a good skin is the natural look of the female breast.

This makes sense to me, and though I rarely go around SL without a top on, I do look at skins and their details before I look at shading or any other qualities. I believe [Mirror's Enigma] skins continue to get better, details improve every single time she shows new products, and this series, Stella Skin (I have three skintones to show you) is the best one yet in my humble opinion.

The 'Bride' Challenge
-- A blue wedding dress is traditional for Russian brides. It's also unique to point out that a bride must wear two dresses for her wedding. One she wears for the ceremony and the second she wears after the ceremony ends and she's officially married.

The lavish wedding with all the pomp and circumstance only happened to the wealthy and usually that meant nobility.

If you were not a part of the that elite group, the process was much simpler. This is true for those who wedded in many countries including Russia and my own USA.

A new dress or gown came at great expense and the finances were needed for sustenance not fine clothing. That meant that many women simply wore their best dress or a neighbor or friend would loan a dress.

Many modern weddings in Russia include portions of what might be considered traditional, and since the wall between East and West Berlin fell in 1989, the influence of their Western neighbors influenced Russian weddings (and every other sector of life.)

I love history and wanted to choose a location special to me with regard to history. I want to attempt each challenge the Miss Virtual World candidates attempt.

I chose Russia because I was a Russian History major. I love the unimaginably vast amount of information about the land that was once called the USSR.

I'm adopted, and I have no idea about my genetic heritage. Somewhere along the way, I decided I was at least partially Russian. Though it wasn't based on any real evidence, it's something I've said since I was a child.

I'll be a little sister model, trying everything those big sisters do, in my own way. I think I'll learn from it and enjoy it as well.
As far as I understand this first challenge, the Misses were responsible for putting together a wedding dress look. They were supposed to use items in their inventory and only shop if they needed a few accessories.

1. I began with a gorgeous blue gown from Evolve. It's a relatively modern strapless gown that swishes slightly when I walk and makes me think of moving water.
2. I put on a great pair of N-Core shoes, the newest release as far as I know, called Sublime. It lets me take the basic shoe and add all sorts of texture change. Both silver and gold are 'good luck' for a Russian bride. These shoes have both.
3. I know I can go to my Chop Zuey folder and find something for every single occasion. I save everything she shares, male or female, and make a small budget for buying jewelry there as well. The set I used today for this gown are the JW Mirror of the Soul Men's Set.
4. I then searched my earrings folder which has a whole wild array of items I've been fortunate to acquire via blogging. The B&A Earrings reflected the beads from the bracelet and necklace and a similar gold tone as well.
5. I combined a series of items for the makeup seen here. First, I've been wearing 95% [Mirror's Enigma] skins. Ydreece Forester creates new skins every so often and every single time she's sent me the newest, it's better than the last.
6. To accent the Azuka Light Skintone from [Mirror's Enigma], I added a darker lip from the set of Kyxe Skin & Shapes pack, Face Paint Black Eyeliner and Face Paint Pop Tart Blue.
7. I found myself amused at the 'Diva' show that everyone talked about today and found a pair of Diva Blue nails from Candy Nail that worked with the dress.
8. I don't think it's possible to go wrong with hair from Bliss. The Amanita hair adorned with Osmose Blanc rose both made me feel delicate and female and ready for such a big day.
9. I own two designers' eyes. The ones shown in these photos are IKON Sunrise Eyes in Steel Blue Pale.
10. Last but not least, I had to choose a pair of poses for some good photos and found two from Manifeste worked wonderfully.

I'll be here for the next challenge, attempting to recreate someone special from Opera. Until then, I'll return my blog to it's normal patterns and appreciate you all supporting it!

I Haven't Got Time For the Pain -- Featuring SAAL from 24 Event, Pure Poison from 24 Event, Evolve and Luziefee

You know the type. Negative nillies. It really doesn't matter what's happening in his or her life; life just ends up wrong. Sometimes these negative focused personalities can be a little bit energy hungry, plugging in to anyone who will feed them energy by pausing to buy into whatever the latest tragedy is.

Featuring SAAL Poses from 24 Event

Featuring Evolve Jalissa

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. MADesigns Hair: Demi

3. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia

4. Face Paint: Fall Matte Lip Scarlet

5. Face Paint: Metallic Green Liner and Lash

6. Candy Nail: Tea Time Pink

7. *Glance Skins: Anais

8. [Liv-Glam]: Catwalk Shoes

9. Pink Cherry: Silver Grey Hoops

Once in a while, everyone has a rough day or a difficult week. It's wonderful to have friendships that weather the test of time and the ups and downs and curve balls we have to manage. It's definitely more easily accomplished when you have a wonderful support system.

Featuring SAAL Poses from 24 Event

Featuring Evolve Jalissa

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. MADesigns Hair: Demi

3. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia

4. Face Paint: Fall Matte Lip Scarlet

5. Face Paint: Metallic Green Liner and Lash

6. Candy Nail: Tea Time Pink

7. *Glance Skins: Anais

8. [Liv-Glam]: Catwalk Shoes

9. Pink Cherry: Silver Grey Hoops

It's when it's chronic that it gets dangerous. It's not healthy for the person who wallows in their own mire of darkness and depression. It's also not healthy for the people around them who attempt to help pull them up and out of the murky mess.

Featuring Evolve Madison

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. Osmose: Desir

3. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia

4. Face Paint: Fall Matte Lip Red

5. Face Paint: Metallic Green

6. *Glance Skins: Anais

7. Celestina's Wedding: My Lady

8. Felicity: Jessica Stilettos

9. Trendy Dolls: St. Patricks Day Nails

What I find most difficult is letting go, and not making time for any more pain. I want to give chance after chance for someone to heal, to change, to grow into a better person. Eventually, I have to pause and say, "I can't listen to this right now. I haven't got time for the pain." Even typing it here as I think about those times I finally did have to say something similar still makes me feel anxious and worried. I feel responsible.

Featuring Luziefee Fatima Rose

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. *booN

3. Zuri's: Ring

4. [Liv-Glam]: Zofany Boots

5. Sexy Mama Sculpted Nails

6. Face Paint: Matte Lips and Eye Liner

7. Taken on site at TCL

It's never going to be my nature to turn people away when they come to me. If they come with a defeated attitude, already sure they're a super huge failure, and I've had such discussions with them in the past, I offer a sincere hug, a smile, a bit of 'catching up' talk, then I get busy in my world. I enjoy the part of life that shimmers like a bar of gold and shines like a bit of silver.

A Series of Raw Photos for [Mirror's Enigma]

This week I have had the joy of working with Ydreece Forester. She has been designing for a while now, and makes skins under the name [Mirror's Enigma]. We all know the skin makers who've been around for a while. I can recall when Chip Midnight's skins were the best there was. Now there are other 'bests' and a lot of best is a matter of opinion.

I don't pretend to know all the nuances of what makes a good skin but I do know since I began working with her at a fair last fall, she's improved greatly over each series of skins she develops.

As they say in pictures, "You just get betta and betta, Baby!" She really does!

When I mentioned to her that I thought it would be a good idea to include a completely nude skin, no eyebrows even, she took my suggestion and did so. Many MANY skin designers are using last year's eyebrows and if you look at fashion trends you'll see the massive change in shape and the reason we need some really good designers to track those trends and sell us brows along. Maybe she will herself!

There are many facets of my life that I keep somewhat secreted away from the business world. It's logical. If I were still a secretary, I would not share all my wanton ways at work. I'd save those revelations for people whom I trusted.

It's still amusing to me that many people see me as perhaps sweet (gack, are you sure!?) and innocent (double gack!) Really? I had a blast trying to figure out how to do these very sultry photos and yet show style and class and reflect well on my professional approach and my personal thoughts on nudity.

The other day, I really wanted to single out another designer and did an add that resembled an old Calvin Klein add. Just two days later, I was encouraged to snap some photos for a skin release in the store, and did a series, posted them to my flickr, got feedback from the designer, and went back to the site, took new shots and those are now up on my flickr. I really appreciate the comments, but if she wants something different, I might take this series down as well, so I put it on my blog so they wouldn't be lost.

Besides the skin by Mirror's Enigma, I have on a very lovely hair that I keep in my folder because tho the company went out of business, I still love the few things I got from there - Osmose. I have Gaeline lashes because she makes lashes easy with a HUD and mesh! I love her lashes. I'd have 20 pair if she made them. And of course, a blog would not be complete without some FacePaint. On the photo where I'm wearing the natural skin, I have on Face Paint's most recent makeup as well. Enjoy!

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

Something New Coming to Face Paint Thursday!

Many fashion shows and celebrities, not to mention makeup used in movies, have captured an idea that's existed down through time and put a modern twist on it. Makeup in the past was not always about the paint. Many cultures used special gems, specks of gold and high quality jewelry to dust the face with luscious color and create looks meant to help designate status and position in society.
 

How does this apply to our now? Well you don't have to be nobility to wear this lovely addition on your face. You just have to be willing to embrace fashion now, and add this to your current favorite Face Paint makeup with your favorite skins.