I'll Have a Blue Christmas -- [[Masoom]] and October's 4Seasons Plus the Incredible Gifts at Chop Zuey

I've been blessed more than words can say. For each designer who's given me time and a chance to work with you, to share your creative work, your art, all that you do, thank you. I truly embrace each and every time to work with and for the best of my best, and to grow a little more daily. Happy holidays.

A special thanks to Chop Zuey. If the setting in these photos isn't recognizable, maybe you haven't yet visited the North Pole... ermmm no no... Chop Zuey. Abundance and gracious giving define this store year round but at this time of year, exponentially so...

Masoom Albino Gown is new to show you. I paired it with the latest and greatest skin tone options from Keiko - this being Pearl Skin Tone w/Red Brows - from October's 4Seasons. Wearing Chop Zuey from two sets that I layered over one another - The Betty 2.0 (color change optional) and Sea Mist set.

* [[Masoom]] Albina Gown
* October's 4Seasons Keiko Pearl Skin Tone and Red Brows

- Truth Aida - Maxi Gossamer Groomed Lashes
- Bliensen + MaiTai Bolero Blue Slink Heels
- Chop Zuey Sea Mist Set (Belly Chain and Necklace)
- Chop Zuey Betty 2.0 Set - October's 4Seasons Line Me Up 3

Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE 7) Is Still In Progress - Find This Belladonna Couture Item If You Know Where To Look, Also New Truth and Maxi Gossamer

You may notice that I didn't change much from my #HandsUpDontShoot photo and this set. These photos actually came earlier in the evening but then I got focused on the PEACE campaign and put this aside for a few hours. This morning, I share with you.

Belladonna Couture created this Reindeer Mini for Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE 7). You can see that without the jacket, the reindeer is right at the heart of the sweetheart neckline and perfect for a fun holiday festivity. Truth hair still has its 50% off sale in progress through 15 December, and every single hair style is on sale from the new releases to old favorites.

I chose Raquel along with a few others because you could never have too many hair styles. Maxi Gossamer created the fur and has her furs also on sale right now with a mega discount. I use her lashes all the time and have ventured into other things she's created. Bangles seen in the Don't Shoot photos are also Maxi Gossamer, her holiday gift.

Sales and gifts abound this holiday season. Now all you have to do is go out and scoop them up!

*Truth Hair Raquel
*Belladonna Couture Reindeer Mini From Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE 7)
*Maxi Gossamer Fur Bolero Yolanda Natural Furs
*Maxi Gossamer Boho Bangles

-Chop Zuey Love Struck White Gold
-.:JUMO:. Riyadh Heels Silver
-October's 4Seasons Seduction Gloss
-Gaeline Mesh Lashes Fantasia

A Happy Yule To You -- Featuring Wicca's Wardrobe

YULE (circa December 21)

(Winter Solstice, December 20-23 (varies according to the particular date on the standard calendar according to when the Solstice will occur astronomically)). Longest night of the year, the turning point when the days shall afterwards grow longer as winter begins its passage into the coming spring. It is, in the Goddess worship, the time when she gives forth again to the birth of the Divine Sun child who shall be both child and eventually lover and father of the next child in the cycle. Winter Solstice for pagans is a time of feasting and the exchanging of gifts and is the original Holiday that the Christian religions modified into their own Christmas, even up to the birth of the child (Most theologians who have spent time studying the birth of Jesus admit he was born in either March or April, not the celebrated Christmas date we all know from the standard calendar - it was moved to this date to help induce Pagans to give up their old ways yet allow them their holidays during the spread of Christianity through Europe and the British Isles). Traditional adornments are a Yule Log, usually of oak, and a combination of mistletoe and holly (also all later plagiarized into Christian ways).

Inspired by Wicca's Wardrobe Carol Gown Red/Green. Everything else I've shown you on previous blogs tho I did dye my hair from Lybra a multiple colored holiday array. I wonder if it will ever dye back!? Blessings...

Looking a Lot Like Fun - *Whimsical Imaginarium*, Chop Zuey, A&A, and Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE 7) w/ Soul Designs

This morning began with a bit of a ditzy moment. But I think it's all fixed now and I can wipe my brow. I growl at myself when I do something dumb. I'm glad the people who I'm privileged to work with understand my humanity and like me anyway!

I'm at Rue a la Page again this morning and today I have on a great jacket design from Whimsical Imaginarium: the Loose Girl Jacket. Just the name itself always makes me smile. Bodza designs the items and always has a flair for the fantastical.

I'm also sporting a pretty little holiday skirt - Soul Designs Bowed Mini Skirt - from Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE7), Chop Zuey has the Britto Cool Sunglasses out to go with the Romero Britto inspired collection, and another great pair of heels come from the vivid imagination of Wicca's Wardrobe called Ripley heels, and last I found a bit of busy hair that seems to match my ditzy morning so well. ~laughs~ It's A&A Makena in Jet Black.

A Very Merry Lybra! -- Hanging Out At the New Rue a la Page Venue - Wicca's Wardrobe

Waiting for the Fashion Show

All the Wonders Of the Season -- Argrace, ~ghee and Asteria Creations

I did a bit of hunting to find a few new hair designers. I'm looking for off the beaten path ideas. I have seen a few of you share things from places I hadn't visited and that's always fun. In the 10th year anniversary celebration of Second Life, they put out a bit of trivia and one of the questions was, "What's the highest/best selling item in the game?" "Ladies Hair" and it has been every single year since they began tallying such details. Argrace created this hair with the Santa Cap attached, which rocks because I get so frustrated trying to make hair and hats work. They did the work for me!

I saw Katherine Asteria's recent new releases note card come across my desk and I knew I had to have the Cardigan in the picture. I don't know why my tastes lean towards the asymmetric, but they do and this top was just beautiful.

There are an assortment of colors suited to this time of year. She's released a pair of pants and boots also but I like to mix and match so I pulled on a pair of ~ghee's new tights and Sky's winter boots to create this look.

*Asteria Creations Daisydaze Mesh Cardigan
*Sky Mesh Sneaker Boots Pink Reindeer
*Argrace Winter Gift For Winter

-ghee Cognac Tights

It's a Jolly Holiday With Carrie's - VIP At Carrie's Is Always Special ~ Also KaTink Wants You To Look Epic, So Sexy With New Poses!

I love going over to the Rose Theatre at Angel Manor. The grounds and indoors are a labyrinth of hallways and ball rooms, an art theatre and so so much more. I noticed the clock on the wall behind me was keeping real time (not just a prop, it's useful too!!) so you can tell how long I ended up hanging out there while I was working. I also happened to meet this very cute little critter. There was an angel in the critter's name and it talked to me as it hopped by on the way to the dining hall. I thought of Alice and her first vision of the Whiite Rabbit. I don't think I was dreaming, but who knows, right? I mean, I am a Caryn.

The Sexiest Can Also Be The Most Elegant

I've got new poses from KaTink. Have you ever talked to the lady behind the pose maker? I got to learn some of her story last night and it was sweet, and gave me new insight on what she does and why she does it. When you get inspiration from emotion, positive enriching life emotion, the products of that are always the best, as are her poses. This pair of poses I used were from the Opal Editorial set. You can find all sorts of fun at KaTink, but even more so, you can meet Ms. AnneMarit.

Innocence and Mischief

Carrie's Lingerie begins with lingerie but it doesn't end there. It's like opening those little Russian nesting dolls. Each time you take away a layer, there's another to enjoy. This elegant gown comes FREE, yes really truly free as part of the ongoing special VIP rewards program. You join once. And then - oh my goodness - you're blessed over and over and over again. I speak fondly of friends who've touched me along my journey. I don't think I'd be the girl I am now without Carrie Bridger and her staff. Because of her model-store assistant job, I got tuned in to the idea of sharing my world with others in fashion. That was August 2011, and now wow, it's almost 2015!

Rue A La Page Has a Party - Guest Model and New Friend Rose Athena Uros - Wearing a NEW Release from Lybra

Two photos from the Rue A La Page party today. I met a new friend and fellow model. Rose Athena, thank you for posing with me! I'm wearing a brand new release for the Instruments by Lybra.

*Lybra Gabbie Dress
 -Chop Zuey Paparazzi Set
-HOLLYHOOD Godiva Heels
-Dark Horse Style Nails
-Standard Items List
http://carynashdeneslblog.blogspot.com/p/standard-items-i-wear-unless-otherwise.html

Trying New Things With the Art Of It -- Wicca's Wardrobe, *TuttiFruitti* and Glam Dreams From Peace On Earth Hunt 7 - POE

One of the ways I learn as I go is by watching what other people are doing with their artistry and trying to figure out how to emulate. Last night, I had the worst insomniac's night but in the extra time, and due to the time being late, I got to visit with people I rarely see. I saw one of Alice Tartaglia's recent pictures and I asked her "How did you do that?" She thoughtfully offered a number of ideas and pointers, things she'd tried, and then off I went with my crayons and a head full of new ideas.

These two photos are what I came up with... I had the same concept in my head, but two different portrayals. Ultimately, I like the darker one far better, because in the darkness lay our greatest fears, our looming sense of past failures, and perhaps our motivation to do better with our now, to overcome those things we think sometimes we cannot overcome.

I wore a collection of items from various new events to style for these photos and I really liked how items from the Peace On Earth Hunt, designed by different artists, worked together. The print on the sweater and the smaller pale print on the leggings were almost identical.

From Peace On Earth Hunt 7
- *TuttiFruitti* Kylie Mesh Leggings
- Glam Dreams "Chunky Natural Sweater"
- Wicca's Wardrobe Unisex Boots

*Chop Zuey Nose Diamond White Gold/Black
*Chop Zuey Polka Dots Bangles and Necklace
*Dulce Secrets Boudoir Foxy Eyeshadow
*October's 4Seasons Toasted Almond Matte Lips
*Gaeline Phantasmagoria Mesh Lashes
*Truth Zoella

**See new page for standard items worn:
http://carynashdeneslblog.blogspot.com/p/standard-items-i-wear-unless-otherwise.html

I'd Really Love To Meet You -- At Rue La Page - A New Event Sponsored By Lybra - October's 4Seasons and Lybra

At Rue La Page this morning - as in right now real time 12.4.2014 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time/ 11:45 a.m. SL Time - and I've got some GGGorgeous new things to share. October's 4Seasons creator Ms. October Bettencourt designed an Asian inspired skin for this first month of this new event. It's called Keiko. I have an up close and personal 'bare face challenge' type picture so you can see her in the simplest sweetest of innocence.

No Makeup - Just a Lovely Fresh Face

I've also put on the angelic gown from Lybra that was designed just for this event. It's called Susan and with a few extra pieces like the angel wings from one of Lyrical B!zarre Templates new releases Destiny and the Halo from a friend who created one on the spot for me one day just for the asking...

Oh Christmas Tree

Come by, shop with joy, and let me meet you. I'd love to meet you in person, ermm... in pixels!

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Sexxxy So Sexy at Carrie's Lingerie, and It's a Limited Edition For December

Loving friends have suggested, some with a bit of ferocity, that I should get out more, away from work, and just have fun. I've been taking them seriously, because I'm pretty sure they have my health and sanity at heart. I'm not sure I have my health or sanity but that's different.

So Gorgeous

This evening, I asked a model friend to go out, having absolutely no idea where one goes out to... but I ended up at a really beautiful club called Bogart's (I hope I'm spelling it right). He had life pop up almost as soon as I arrived, but things happen. I was still bedazzled by the beautiful locale and music. I even clicked a dance ball thingie and wiggled a while.

Yes, It's Even Hotter Under This Layer!

I paused by this tree because I decided they put it there just for me. It matched my new Limited Edition gown from Carrie's Lingerie. (Yes, I've gone a bit crazy with the holiday lingerie, but it's so addicting and beautiful.) There's always a gown, and then sexxxy hot layers below that elegant exterior. The Limiteds are only out for one month each and then vaulted, never to be sold again. Thank you Bogarts for decorating for me. ~grins