Wild West Event and Image Essentials Props and Poses is there! -- Rock Your Rack Opening 1 September and [Alexithemia] is there!

 Image Essentials Props and Poses gets involved in events all over the grid, and it's a wonderful place to visit if you're a photographer, model or just someone looking for a fun place to explore. Kay Weston puts together her own poses with props and poses she buys elsewhere. She pays the tier on an entire sim, and doesn't charge for membership or anything. It's one of the most remarkable places I've been and she's one of the sweetest people I've met. This 'Saloon' set comes from the Wild West event.

The gown comes from another super event, Rock Your Rack. Designers from everywhere are on board with Models Giving Back as they seek to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer Research. You can buy this gown, Jupiter's Desire, by [Alexithemia] - a new business on the grid - and in the process, get an exclusive gown and something special that also donates to the charity.

Donate directly by following this link: https://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=283425

Featuring Saloon from Image Essentials Poses and Props at Wild West

Featuring Jupiter's Desire [Alexithemia] at Rock Your Rack

1. Chop Zuey: Jamrock Set

2. [White-Widow]: Chance Black/White

3. Pichi: Rich Shimmer Lip Color [lickable]

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone Laila w/Thick Blond Brows

5. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

6. >Asset< Sophie Hair - Blondes

7. Gaeline: Magnificia

Super Super Sweet From Candyland -- Featuring Haute Couture Design from The Month of Games, Wicca's Wardrobe from The Instruments, and New Designs from BSD

The fantasy world shown vividly through board games come to life in a variety of ways makes for creative designs at The Month of Games event. Siren Productions continues to bring inspiration to the fashion industry with themed events like this one. Candyland, Clue and Chess all remind me of special memories. I needed that. Maybe we all do sometimes.

This sweet gown, the Poute Frostine gown, comes from Haute Couture Design and can be found at The Month of Games til July 31. At The Instruments this month, Wicca's Wardrobe offers collar and cuffs that match. They have a dramatic flair and took this super almost get cavities sweet outfit and added just the right touch. A new Legendary Beauty handbag and Fashion Trend pair of heels completed the look with each of those items created by BSD Design studio. In both pictures, the playful youth of Candyland has been evoked.

Each of these designers are represented in the styling shared above:

Featuring from The Month of Games Haute Couture Design Poute Frostine Gown

Featuring from The Instruments July Wicca's Wardrobe Dark Desire Collar and Cuffs

Featuring from {{BSD Design Studio}} Legendary Beauty Handbag

Featuring from {{BSD Design Studio}} Fashion Trend Zigzag

1. Amacci Hair - Silvia

2. by Caryn - Black Lace Mask

3. Gaeline - Mesh Lashes Felicia

4. KMADD/Moda - Mesh Eyes

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes - Blossom Skin Tone

6. SLink Elegant 1 Hands

7. Morphine - Heather Indecisive Eyes Blue

8. Pichi - Rich Shimmer Lips Rebel

9. Pose one (standing) - Corpus poses

10 Pose two (jumping) - [[Masoom]]

Lindy and Dulce Secrets at Designer Showcase, AsHmOoT at Summer Fashion Festival, !Lyrical B!zarre Templates at Lyfe of Style, and NEW from Truth

But even in the midst of family time and that all important binging, I like to make time to poke into our shared world in SL and find a new style in the mix and match of my inventory that showcases elements from around the grid, just like this summer look that seemed to fit the mood of a holiday weekend.

Lyrical B!zarre Templates has a great Sounds Rouge outfit and jewelry as well at Lyfe of Style's sale room, and in these photos I used the jewelry here. I took the glow off and added a little shininess to the objects to make them a little darker to suit the dark reds and blacks in the top and skirt - from AsHmOoT - found at Summer Fashion Festival. The new hair from Truth - Dasha - is one of those styles that I wear all summer long and made me think of home.

Two items are from the Designer Showcase. Remember ** Designer Showcase has moved! The shoes are from Lindy and the eye shadow is new from ::Dulce Secrets::. I hope you're having a mad fun weekend with your special someones and if you're from the US, Happy Fourth!

These designers contributed to make this style possible. My thanks!

Featuring from Lindy Falyn BlackPat at Designer Showcase

Featuring from AsHmOoT at Summer Fashion Festival SS Coll KV Summer Pret a Porter 

Featuring from ::Dulce Secrets:: at Designer Showcase Boudoir Foxy Eyeshadow

Featuring from Lyrical Bizarre Templates at Lyfe of Style Sounds Jewelry Rouge

Featuring Truth Dasha

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone

2. SLink: Mid High Feet

-- Elegant 1 Hands

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Pichi Rich Summer Lips Color Jist

5. j'adore Poses

Royals -- Featuring from Fashion for Life *Schoen* and JUMO

I don't know if anyone will ever create an actual time machine, but the world that Second Life presents to us all allows us to travel into time, back, forward, sideways, upways and downways. I love putting on flamboyant costume, bold and unique gowns, representations of so many eras of fashion, and embracing them each with love and thought for those who lived in that era.

I put on this brightly colored, wildly adorned dress from Fashion For Life and ahhh'd at it's majesty. It not from Elizabeth's era, but it's one of those gowns that commands attention. You could not be a wall flower wearing *Schoen*'s Auffaellige Rosen. The jewelry comes also from Fashion For Life, by way of the artistry of JUMO, the Faraji set in Emerald.

I've done quite a number of styles from Fashion For Life. It's an event that I passionately hope has been embraced radically, transforming a 'little video game that some people play' to a backdrop to raise millions for research for the cure for cancer. If you haven't visited FFL, you should. Designers worked hard to make it an adventure of fun and shopping, and at heart want the same thing I do, success in the form of financial support for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.

Donate directly: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=37321408&fr_id=61576&pg=personal

This look was created by the following designers. Thank you!

Featuring from Fashion For Life *Schoen* Auffaellige Rosen

Featuring from Fashion For Life JUMO Faraji Set Emerald

1. >Asset<: Hurricane Hair

2. [NikitaFride] Ludic Lashes

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone Lyric

-- Nail Appliers Gems and Pearls

5. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

6. Morphine: Cat Eyeshadow Purple

7. Pichi: Rich Shimmer Lip Color Ruby

8. Corpus Model Poses

You Are Loved -- Featuring Pichi from Couturier's Docks, Kastle Rock Couture, EMO-tions and Maxi Gossamer

Sometimes the simplest ends up being the most elegant. When I tried on EMO-tions new hair this week, Leena, I found myself feeling like a Southern Belle from another century, ready to ply my charms on the nearest Rhett Butler. The Marlena gown from Kastle Rock Couture also struck me as very simple, sweet and innocent and went well with the upswept coif.

I know this time of year brings celebration to some families, while others with other faith backgrounds enjoy tomorrow as just another lovely Sunday to relax during a weekend. I had friends over the years who celebrated other holidays, but didn't mind the ones that had made their way into the US culture to a point that businesses closed and people had long weekends.

You don't have to agree to a certain religion to enjoy the holiday and wherever you are in our wide world, I do hope you find the day tomorrow filled with good things. To those who celebrate a holiday tomorrow, I wish you happy family time, sharing with loved ones and friends, and whatever traditions you keep each year.

I've done a little bit of this and that through the years. Some of you know that I was a Youth Pastor along my journey, a marriage counselor, and other tangents to being a member of church staff. My personal theology has always been simple. I don't know a lot of doctrine, and it doesn't phase me. I know that people need to know they're loved, unconditionally, and that in this wide, scary world, At least one Southern Belle, in her teenytiny town loves you.

My blog would not exist without your support and that of these amazing designers:

Featuring from Couturier's Docks Pichi Rich Shimmer Lips Color

Featuring EMO-tions Leena

Featuring Kastle Rock Couture Marlena Gown in Blue

Featuring Maxi Gossamer Groomed Lashes

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone

2. AIDORU: Mood Bracelet

3. Eclectica: Relic Jewelry Set

4. {{BSD Design Studio}}: Angel Grey Rabbit

5. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

6. Candy Nail: Diva Blue

7. KMADD: Runway Poses

Easter Market: 1)PICHI, 2)WERTINA - Japan Fair: Candy Nail, Also KaTink, EMO-tions, Chop Zuey, {{BSD}} and Kyxe Skins & Shapes

With pose creators, they seem to make them in packs of five or ten. As a model, and as I've prepared different looks, I noticed that if the pack were used in tandem, it looks like the pack could be used all at once on a runway and display a dress, or boots, or something with each pack. I have much much more experience behind a camera than on a runway, so this is only my perception. I had fun with setting up the poses here, from KaTink. One had hands up, and I immediately thought stealth, like on Survivor when one of member of an alliance overhears something while listening behind a bush. You'll see my rendition of that in this set of photos. Thank you KaTink.

Many of the items that come with different fairs and events are full outfits from the get go. I feel responsible to show you as many parts as possible in such outfit sets. I like separates a lot, as well, and when I have the chance, like I did in this series, to put a top by one designer with a skirt or pants or shorts in this case, it's more of a puzzle to me.

The sweater print is from WERTINA at Easter Market, and the shorts are from PICHI. I also have a new set of nails from Candy Nail, from Japan Fair. I've been a Candy Nail shopper for a few years, so I enjoyed finding Candy Nail as part of Japan Fair and knew it would be a treat. There are several styles, some with very unique sculpts for the nail's shape. You have to go and see!

EMO-tions spoils customers with new gifts regularly. The hair that Ms. Mirja Mills is giving away this month is seen in these photos, Suri in the Snow color. The headband will change colors, to optimize your use. I liked keeping it white so it would show the bold difference between the white head scarf and the Marigold skin tone from Kyxe Skins & Shapes.

The very very up close and personal head shot was taken to show you a whole new product idea that was added to Kyxe inventory this weekend, brow tattoos to add drama to your skins in many color and shape options. Across runways in the world of fashion off line, brilliant colored hair and unique brows are trending. This means more pink and blue hair this spring! I'm going to dye it!! And also thick, or cut or even brightly matching brows are on the horizon.

Babycham PagneSass touched my heart when she allowed me to begin blogging her shoes mid-year of 2013. I knew she crafted her own mesh forms for each new shoe, and she had her own ideas and dreams to creatively add something to the fashion world of Second Life. I think she's had an impressive new year, and for one lady (me!) she's made my heart soar more than a few times as she shared a new style here and there. The Super Model shoe was the first shoe I blogged for her and now she's released a Special Anniversary version of it, and the Nu Purple suited just fine for this styling. I wish her the very best in 2014, and beyond as she continues to grow.

One other detail is the Brooch from Chop Zuey. The small heart pin stuck to my sweater made me think of the pinning that used to occur in the days when my parents were dating. If a fella liked a girl, he'd pin her. I think it was like a promise to a promise to a promise, that meant it was possible, even likely, that the couple would marry after high school ended. I don't think there are little significant moments like that in modern teen culture. It's a sweet little heart pin and beautifully designed.

What a treat each designer presented that helped create this blog. Thank you!

Image Essentials Sim: The Meadow

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Parameshvara/142/154/1201

Featuring KaTink Poses Roxeanne 2

Featuring from Japan Fair Candy Nail Queen Rose Spring Pink

Featuring from Easter Market PICHI Greta Shorts

Featuring from Easter Market WERTINA Dona Spring Sweater

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Special Anniversary Super Model Nu Purple

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes NEW Eyebrow Tattoos Blond Eyebrown 1

Featuring Chop Zuey Captured Heart Brooch

Featuring EMO-tions New Group Gift Nuri in Snow

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Marigold Makeup 02

2. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Felicia

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

Running Barefoot In the Spring - Pichi, Chop Zuey, and EMO-tions

I joined a Flickr group or two (don't remember if it was two or not egads, my swiss cheese brain!!) that wants photos of places, pretty places, interesting places, and I deliberately seek those out when I have the energy to do so. The 3.27.2014 1a then is a full photo shot, with me as only a small spot of the overall photo. Not so much fashion as an appreciation for artsy places and people in SL.

I have had the very best time working with the creative energy put into the SAVIAD Spring Fair and I cannot believe how time flies. Only a few more days are left for this event and I've got several items I still very much want to share, and I don't know if I'll get through to each of them before the end but I'm going to continue to try. This pretty little mini dress from Pichi felt like a perfect representation of Spring. It's one of those moments where I consciously chose not to adorn the face or hair with a lot of amenities.

That first day of spring, running barefoot out of doors, tugging my hair up in a loose knot and playing a bit like the little girl of yesteryear, it's one of my memories that repeated year after year as I grew, and regardless where I lived, eventually Spring would come and chase away the darker days of Winter.

The hair from EMO-tions fit with the same energy as did the Candice Papavar skin tone from Kyxe Skins & Shapes without any of the makeup options that you can get with Papavar. I pulled some casual jewelry from my box from Chop Zuey, some new pieces and well loved pieces I already owned, suited to a lighthearted mood as well, not too done up, and perfect for an afternoon picnic with someone special.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hoover/105/48/22

My deepest regards to each designer who made this blog possible:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hoover/105/48/22

Featuring SAVIAD Pichi Melba Ruffle Dress

Featuring Chop Zuey Paz Eterna Pink Earrings

Featuring Chop Zuey I Carry Your Heart

Featuring EMO-tions Susannah

1. Hawker's House: Cap Toe Pump Copper

2. SLink: Elegant1

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Papavar Skin Tone Candice

6. In-Pose! Poses

Winter Fair: h.m.a.e.m. and Intrepid Designs

What a treat to blog a fair. It really blesses me, and to all the designers who've made it possible, I wish each of you the best!

A touch of Christmas cheer adorns with the contribution of h.m.a.e.m. There are rings fit to either hand an then a matching necklace with white pearls. The shades of white will make this set an easy addition to anything you wear because it's a neutral color.

There's a place in the old version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where Mr. Wonka explains how lickable the wallpaper is, and he lists raspberries and blueberries and strawberries and snozberries... Veruca chips in, telling everyone present that there is no such thing as a snozberry. That likely is true, however the other berries do exist and in Intrepid's contribution to the fair, a whole array of berries are yours, and each color has both a sweater and a coat. Cozy and berry delicious!

Featured h.m.a.e.m. Necklace and Ring
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Emotions: Joanne
5. Liv-Glam Sculpted Lashes
6. Face Paint: Chill Winds
7. Liv-Glam Lanvin Outfit Top.

Featured Intrepid Cover Me in Strawberry 
and Blueberry (Other colors available) 
1. Custom Shape 
2. Shiva Skins Boho Exclusive 1 
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver 
4. Emotions: Lissi - White 
5. Miamai Catwalk Lashes: Pink Explosion 
6. Face Paint: Marie - Pink 
7. Candy Nails: Twinkle Pink 
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Lorra Set Blush Pearls 
9. Pichi: Louisiana Western Boots - White 
10. w/Pink AP Avante 4 
11. w/Blue AP Annie Gown 7

.::Wow::. Skins at Midweek Madness

Wow! WoW is more than just skins. I found their contributions to Midweek Madness this week and one of the boxes contained an entire avatar named Nadia.

It was truly a change for me after using the same skin nearly constantly and the same shape as well for a long while. This package came with the shape, the skin in several versions, three different basic jeans outfits, lashes and jewelry. The skin seen in the photo is the natural or neutral skin. I can wear Face Paint make-up over natural skins. There were other Nadia skins in the pack, however, that were already wearing make-up, so as a new avatar, you're really completely set up without having to invest in much else.

Visit .::WoW::. to find this special deal on the whole Nadia avatar as well as several other Midweek Madness deals. For more information on Midweek Madness, visit their Midweek Madness Kiosk.


Featured .::WoW::. Skins Nadia Complete Avatar 
1. Nadia Shape 
2. Nadia Tan Natural 
3. Nadia Diva Lashes 
4. .::WoW Designs::. Gulsem Jewelry 
5. Emotions: Falling 
6. Face Paint: Restless 4 
7. Pichi Louisiana Western Boots Blue 
8. Faithy Movie 1 
9. (outfit 2) Liv-Glam Stella Shanti Knee Boots 
10. In-Pose Swamp Thing 
11. Liv-Glam Stella Melody Print Knee Boots 
12. Lybra 2

Last Note from the Boho Fair: Pulchritude and Pichi

So many good things came out of the Boho Culture Fair and I considered myself blessed to be privileged to present many of the special designs to you during this past month. Today is the last day so if you haven't been by there yet, you will want to visit.

The Triangle Dress from Pulchritude is only one of the items they put out at the fair. Pichi, the maker of the cowgirl boots seen above, also added their flair with several items at the fair. I thought it would be fun to pair them together. I'd never have thought of cowgirl boots with dresses or short pants till a recent adventure at UGA for a football game. Those pretty young gals all wore cowgirl boots with EVERYthing and I mean everything. And it was 90+ degrees out, but they were the IN thing.


Featured Pulchritude Greenwich Dress Denim 
Featured Pichi Louisiana Western Boot Blue 
1. Custom Shape 
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis 
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver 
4. Emotions: Anita - Dark Brown 
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia 
6. Face Paint: Royal Flush - Coral 
7. Artistry by ~E~: Dana Set (sp) JK Rezzday 
8. Cintia Tartan - Brown 
9. AP Bound CZ3

Wunderland, and PMHH + KCode and Pichi from Boho

It's great when composite pieces come together so well. I pulled colors from these different designers' contribution.

The dotted leggins are from Wunderland and free for the finding as part of the ongoing PMHH. If you're a good treasure hunter, these pants will be yours.

The top comes from KCode and a series called Corinne which has several color palettes. These tops are available till the end of the month when the Boho Fair ends.

Booties come from Pichi, also from the Boho Fair, come in a wide range of colors also. You will find a pair that matches almost anything you own.


Featured: Wonderland - Dot Leggins PMHH 
Featured: K-Code - Corinne 3 Boho 
Featured: Pichi - Adele Flat Booties - Antique Pink 
1. Custom Shape 
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis 
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver 
4. Emotions: Taylor - Dark Brown 
5. Oceane Lashes 
6. Face Paint: Spring Pop 4 
7. Artistry by ~E~: The Caroline Set Pink Diamonds 
8. [LAP] C-Barbie9a