Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE 7) Inspiration - Xen's Hats, Snowpaws, and -{ZOZ}-; Plus New Items From BSD Design Studio and Wicca's Wardrobe

I really enjoyed putting this outfit together. I think I may say that often but the repetition of the saying doesn't in any way denigrate the truth being the statement. I love the fresh feel of fashion through the eyes of many beholders and when I begin mixing and matching designers, I see this even more so.

This whole look comes inspired from pieces found at the Peace On Earth Hunt 7 (POE 7). I ADORE Carrie Snowpaw. She and I have loads in common, and whether it's a week or a month that passes since we last spoke, it feels like it was just a few minutes ago. Those types of relationships are the essence of what I think of when I think of holidays. The Ribbon Dress, POE 7, comes from Snowpaws. It's long enough to wear alone, with tights or a pair of leggins like I used. Xen's Hats at POE 7 has a beanie that's too cute for words and unisex. -{ZOZ}- additions to POE include both the necklace called Unwrap Me and the special holiday themed Gift Polish.

Blowing You Each A Little Kiss

BSD Design studio created the heels and they work with my SLink High feet. The leggins come from Wicca's Wardrobe. I used the solid pair of Sazzy pants in a previous blog and this is the second option, a delightful pattern that has several colors so you can wear with many themes. This season of tights and leggins are right up my alley, by the way, because I grew up in the 80s and everyone wanted to dress like the dancer in Flash Dance, even when we weren't dancing! To this day I think of those layers of color over perfectly good pants and my parents tsking as I'd go off to school with layers all over the place. I was warm and did my best to be a fashionable 16 year old. I even had a knit cap or two. I was too hot to handle, of course... a sexy little thang. And ~whispers~ I still am!

*{{BSD Design Studio}} SexyCara High Feet
*Snowpaws Peace On Earth 7 (POE 7) Ribbon Dress
*Xen's Hats Peace On Earth 7 (POE 7) Beanie
*-{ZOZ}- Unwrap Me Holiday Necklace Peace On Earth 7 (POE 7)
*-{ZOZ}- Gift Polish

-Wicca's Wardrobe Sazzy Pants (pattern)
-EMO-tions Maylea Earrings
-Crie Style Cantabile
-EMO-tions Anna Dark Brown
-Gaeline Mesh Lashes Fantasia
-October's 4Seasons Seduction Gloss
-Del May

Celebrating New Gifts and Talents -- Featuring Baboom Couture (Including New Items from WEIB Sale Room), Also Featuring October's 4Seasons 55L Thursday Debut

It's back to business as usual at my house after a 5 day weekend that culminated with Veteran's Day. I'm not sure what the lettering is exactly of the new family day status, but local bases have the privilege at the top I imagine, perhaps the CO/XO, to decide on a certain number of family days for those who are stationed stateside. It helps balance the many extra hours that are served while deployed, traveling, at schools, etc. and gives the family special time to share as a result. Often the Friday after Thanksgiving is declared one of these days. Other holidays that come randomly through the year might tack on an extra day or half day, and this year, since Veteran's Day was on a Tuesday, they were able to extend the weekend by an extra day by giving Monday off too. Usually, I'm about ready to growl by the time Mr. goes back to work, but this weekend was really great. I was sorry to see him go. Now we settle into the weird pace of the holidays, all the things that need attention, long distance family, and all that jazz. I feel better in November than I have in years. Today I do. So today I will embrace the day with all that I am and share a bit of all that I am with you, my extended family and friends whom I love with gentleness and passion.

I received a note from Kyra Camel, the designer at Baboom! that announced her first mesh creations were ready for sale at Baboom! and would I consider blogging a few items for her. I rejoice in the success of new things learned, how they influence the designer, their store, and our fashion world in turn. I told her I would cheer loudly and tell the world how I shared her joy and excitement for this big new hurdle to be jumped successfully and now I look forward to seeing what she comes up with next. There are a selection of tops and skirts with different patterns. I chose one of the skirts, Original Mesh Flower Skirt Brown, to show off her newly learned talent. I pulled one of Snowpaws tops in to complete the basic outfit because I had to leave the back exposed. I've shown you one view of the special edition Giselle that comes out tomorrow for 55L Thursday, but you hadn't seen the back of this sensual skin, and thus you did not know that a henna tattoo was part of the skin. My shoes come also from Baboom Couture, Dolores for High SLink feet are at the WEIB special sale room this month and they accessorize the new mesh items at Baboom! very well.

It's a great way to begin the day, feeling alive, alert, and able to enjoy the very simple things and celebrate the complicated things. I TRIED to teach myself blender. I taught myself HTML and a few other computer tricks, can create actual house floor plans with CAD, and a church bulletin with software I cannot remember. When I'm curious about new things that come along, and mesh has been around a while now, I attack it with gusto, and don't believe that I might not be able to figure it out. I always start on the premise that I will learn it, given time. I just haven't learned mesh yet, and I admire those who have! I'd love to take a class on it, like at the local community college, but I won't hold my breath. When I have a 'feeling better' week or two, I have this inner voice telling me to take on the world. Me and my Despicable Me Minions could do it, take over the world, but today I think I'll just play with great designs, style, photograph and enjoy you and me and this world. I paused to read Mr. Frolic Juan Delgado's latest news regarding his new book and that too excited me. Even if you don't have a clue who he is, he's writing a book about his experience in Second Life fashion and modeling and all he's accomplished in the past years, as memoirs. I'm not sure how many virtual world memoirs have been published, or how many I would find interesting if they've been done before, but this is a man who's changed the world, and someone I respect. I'll keep you posted, and let you know the book's name and it's publisher, where to find it etc. as soon as he announces it.

Featuring October's 4Seasons 55L Thursday Special Edition Giselle in Cinnamon - New Skin Tone

Featuring Baboom! NEW Original Mesh Skirt Flower Brown Long 003

Featuring Baboom! Dolores SLink High Black from WEIB Special Sale Room

1. [AMARELO MANGA] Necklace Aurora [Onix]

2. Tres Beau Belled Earrings

3. Snowpaws Adele Halter Black

4. SLink Female Feet High

-- Elegant 1 Hands

5. Maxi Gossamer Wild Full Thick Lashes

6. Analog Dog Joan

7. Muse Poses

8. KMADD/Moda Mesh Eyes

Touching the World Via Charity -- Focusing on DEbRA -- Featuring Asili Ya Uzuri from the Event and Also Featuring Exile

As you know, I'm passionate about charities and find the ability to touch the world via a Second Life, virtual world, where I can make a difference means a lot to me, makes me feel healthier than otherwise I would, and appeals to me on so many levels emotionally.

This late fall, a very passionate woman, Cerise Emory, a woman who's name off line is Karen and a name recognized by many in the off world application of how, when, where, one might get involved with the disease she's elevating notice of and sharing understanding. This late October, DEbRA comes into Second Life as her very special project. You can visit the website that raises money and awareness of The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Associate of America - debra.org --

Please get involved if you can, buy items from the designers who've joined forces to help Cerise with her fundraiser in world, and all the work she lives and breathes off line, touching those very needy children in any way she could possibly do. I admire her passion and compassion.

Featuring Asili Ya Uzuri Ashanti from DEbRA Charity Fundraiser

Featuring Exile Suggestive

1. Snowpaws Eclipse Enamel Bracelet

2. Liv-Glam Boutique Delilah Bagged

-- Natasha High Heels (SLink)

3. SLink Elegant 1 Hands

-- Female Feet High

4. OB4S Blossom Laila

5. Face Paint On the Go Gray

6. KMADD/Moda Mesh Eyes

7. MG Inverted Crown Lashes

8. Gaeline Black Liner

9. PosESioN Poses

Beautiful Pumpkin Patch -- Featuring Snowpaws from Designer Showcase, MOoh from The Promenade, Wicca's Wardrobe from BOSL International Fashion Week, and {{BSD Design Studio}}

Have you noticed how evident the lingerie models wear on runways this fall appear on all sorts of layers? Gone are the days of prim and proper fashion, buttoning up, zipping, hiding, lifting, 18 hours, and so much more. Now, fashion blends the 'street' clothes with the lingerie items in a mix and match like I've not seen before in my lifetime.

Speaking of Carrie's Lingerie, every month is a great time to visit, but extra special effort for decor goes into some months and Halloween/October might be the most flamboyant fun on one sim for this holiday across all of SL. Countless autumnal and spooky props with poses decorate the store's main level and hidden pumpkins hide an inside hunt treat for those who find all of them. If you invest in a VIP membership, discounts, special releases, and more will tease your fancy and there's a second in house hunt up in the VIP area. This time of year is beyond fun at Carrie's Lingerie.

I put this outfit together this evening with the deliberate desire to add designers from a range of skills, aesthetics and energy to create an entirely new piece to share with you. This came about as I took a hat fromthe Miranda Outfit from Wicca's Wardrobe, something newly released for BOSL International Fashion Week and paired with a style - James - out of the KMADD/Moda box I continue to ruffle through and enjoy - blog after blog - and Mr. Maddox DuPont recently noted that he's added new hair to his collection. It's an excellent time to drop by if you haven't visited in a while.

Snowpaws has a beautiful halter top and wide-legged pant set - Luca - on sale at this month's Designer Showcase. I used the pants for this styling. I appreciated how they hugged the hip with a sleek sensuality then billowed more material the farther down the leg you look.

If your eye wanders from head to toe, the brilliant red of the bra from Carrie's Lingerie peeks out and then another item echoes the bright hues in the heels from BSD Design studio. The Passion of Life name for the heels fits perfectly as a description of both bra and heels. From the store MOoh, a new crop topped short sleeve sweater finishes off the new items shared on this blog. You can find this V-Neck item at The Promenade Gachas and available in several colors. In my world off line, I like layers, so that crazy days that begin at 52 degrees and end at 82 degrees, I can peel off or pull on those layers, just like this item from MOoh.

Featuring Snowpaws at Designer Showcase Luca Mesh Outfit - Slacks Worn

Featuring MOoH at The Promenade V-Neck Crop Top Pink

Featuring Wicca's Wardrobe from BOSL International Fashion Week - Miranda Dress - Hat Worn

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Passion of Life Red High

1. -{ZOZ}-: Ghost Girl Nail Appliers

2. Carrie's Lingerie: VIP Only Greed Bra

3. October's 4Seasons: Orchid Skin Tone

-- Glamour Ombre Ocean Lips (worn over Green Lips)

-- Black Eyebrow Option

-- Teal Eyebrow Option (worn over Black brow)

4. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

-- James Hair

5. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

-- Female Feet High

6. Baubles! by Phe: Queen of Vines Necklace

7. MMayako: *Marinahh* Square Bangle

8. Nikita: Double Density Lashes

9. Poses built into props that are all over Carrie's Lingerie (And a Pumpkin Hunt too!!)

I Love You - Featuring Snowpaws from debra Event, Featuring October's 4Seasons

I was going to start this next note with the words, "I love Carrie Snowpaw" but then I thought you attentive readers might think I say those words so much, how could they be meaningful. I've been doing this thing I do for over two and a half years and a few of the people I met go back that far and have become precious to me, not just because they're excellent artists, great business women and men, not just because I've worked with them, but because they're also terrific friends. Carrie would give you the shirt off her back, not a sexy second life type shirt. She would just do anything to help a friend. That sort of personality makes it impossible for me NOT to love her. So, I love Carrie Snowpaw.

This new pant suit Adele was created to support a new charity event that begins in October. It's a disease I'm far less familiar with but learning as I read about debra and the team of people who have joined together to help raise awareness (they taught me something new and maybe I can do the same to share with others so it's working!!) and financial resources to help those who have it. Let me cut and paste the name of it, so I get it right and a link where you can visit and donate directly. Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association - Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder, affecting 1 out of every 20,000 live births. There are many variations of EB, but all share the prominent symptom of extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears from minor friction or trauma. There is no cure. http://www.debra.org/

And, while we're talking about people for whom I feel great affection, I would be remiss if I left Ms. Ooh-la-licious out...and today, we have such great news. After a melee of mishmash, emotional frustration, and things that can spoil a sense of trust, look where you landed. On your feet. Like a fierce and growling Lioness!! Today, Facebook updated the page, October's 4Seasons and we march forward! I'm happy to be a 4Seasons Beauty, a model who committed to wearing her skins exclusively, and look at this - This new Angelina Face PLUS a brand new skin tone, Milk. So now there's a bakers dozen skin tones to choose from and more teases and temptations for you at 4Seasons. ~shuts the door~ Okay, the door closed, Ms. O, and look, that spectacular window over there, it's wide open and you're taking your business through it. There are many of us who think like I think, support you in this transition and look eagerly through that window to what comes next!

p.s. The new Milk Tone Angelina skin will be released the first week in October as a limited skin. Only 50 will be sold, and when they're gone, they're gone.

Featuring Snowpaws Adele Halter and Pants Black from debra Event

Featuring .:JUMO:. Brighton Heels Baroque Arabesque

Featuring October's 4Seasons NEW Milk Skin Tone NEW Face Angelina

1. Celestina's Wedding: My Lady Gold Earrings

2. -{ZOZ}-: Dark Spring Gold

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Face Paint: Killer Liner

5. Gaeline: Mysteria

6. Tukinowaguma Marie

7. Poses Built into Fireplace at Fang and Moon Pub 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Land%20of%20Dreamers/47/117/24

Just Sayin` There's a Lot Happening This Weekend With .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week

I'm a bit biased much of the time because I've had the tremendous joy to get to know many different designers in many different veins of thought and style and aesthetic. I have to say, many of my very most favorite designers are the ones who stole a little piece of my heart, above and beyond the professional business world, and for those, I'm ever grateful.

This is the schedule for this weekend with .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week

Sept 19th  |  Friday
12PM    Paisley Daisy | Romance Couture | Snowpaws
1PM      ZOZ
2PM      Nya’s Shop | Morphine | Bravura Homme |  Clamberry | Sundaara
3PM      Loovus Dzevavor

Sept 20th    Saturday
12PM    Sweet Intoxication | Chocolate Atelier | Entice
1PM      Legal Insanity
2PM      Mimi’s Choice
PM        Bomshie | Vanity House Of Designs | M&M style

Sept 21st  |  Sunday
11AM    Lybra
12PM    Lyrical B!zarre Templates | Wicca’s Wardrobe
Dot.be | Kelini Haute Couture | Masoom | Living Imagination
1PM      October’s 4Seasons
2PM      Grand Finale Show
3pm     Live Performance w/ Josiah Lee Baxter

SLURL:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/zanze%20two/139/199/61

Inspiring Artists - Featuring Snowpaws at Designer Showcase Also Featuring AIDORU and NailedIt

Snowpaws! Snowpaws! Snowpaws!

I found her at several locations this week. For my first outfit to show you, I pulled this dress Sumam from the creative work contributed to the Designer Showcase September round. The package is actually a set that includes the dress and jewelry. You can see the earrings easily in both photos.

To add a little touch of color, I chose to use some jewelry and nails that were bold and reminiscent of famous artists from yesteryear. Both AIDORU and Nailed It created items as part of a themed event earlier this year. I had used some of the items in the past, but not the heels, bangles or nails, til now. These all bring to mind the artist P.Mondrian. I wasn't sure how they would fit into my blog, along the way, but with a little patience, each puzzle piece has its own niche.

Featuring Snowpaws from Designer Showcase Sumam Mesh Dress Black & White

Featuring AIDORU Homage to P.Mondrian Heels and Bangles

Featuring NailedIt Mondrian Nails from Fashion Art Set

1. blackLiquid: Chen

2. Gaeline: Stella

3. October's 4 Seasons: Lily Skin Tone (Hannah)

4. KaTink: Dilan Set

Carrie Snowpaw, What a Lady! Featuring Snowpaws from both FASHIONART Faire and Designer Showcase plus Kyxe Skins & Shapes and Face Paint

Carrie Snowpaw remains one of those friends who 'knew me when' I had no idea what I was doing. I had goals I'd set for myself but really no clue yet how to reach those goals and she was there, supportive, right by my side if I needed it, a cheering section, a listener, a sharing person, someone who grew into friendship from a business framework, someone I would be lost without and someone who knows bits and pieces about me and still allows me to remain a part of her world. We have personal life details in common, which makes it more fun and personal. But even if we didn't, there's something about this woman that's very special. She'd give you her last dollar if she thought you were needful. I think she's given a great deal to Second Life, fashion, and I know she's given a lot to me.

This dress, the Viale Gown Blanche and Water Color are available at the FASHIONART Faire and showcase some of her best qualities as a designer. The colors are unique. There's a charm and class about the gown, and something just a little bit different that makes it a Snowpaws creation. I also paired it with some earrings she designed for an outfit called Naika that's currently on sale at Designer Showcase. I found a blog where I showcased Naika - http://carynashdeneslblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/going-nowhere-featuring-snowpaws-and-no.html - and hope you can scoot over to get it)

Many of the accessories are things I particularly like from a variety of designers with just a few items other than those from Snowpaws that are new to my blog. You'll see Face Paint has new items out that include the Killer Liner shown on the photo of the golden yellow gown. You'll also see a Hot Pink Sparkle Shadow from Kyxe Skins & Shapes that hasn't appeared on my blog other times.

I styled both gown with the desire to show you how versatile the gowns are as well as the accessories I chose. Whether you're a brunette or a blonde, or you love lighter skin or the very darkest, with combinations of your favorite pieces in inventory, you can look stunning in these exclusives from Snowpaws.

Featuring Snowpaws Viale Gown Blanche from FASHIONART Faire by the Glamourist

Featuring Snowpaws Naika Earrings and Necklace from Designer Showcase May

Featuring Face Paint Killer Liner 2

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Hot Pink Sparkle Shadow

1. EMO-tions Cameron

2. MG: Wild Full Thick Lashes

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes Pearl Skin Tone

-- Romance Cherry Blossom Lips

5. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

6. .:Shellac: Polka Dots Nail Appliers

7. Manifeste Poses

Featuring Snowpaws Viale Gown Watercolor from FASHIONART Faire by the Glamourist

Featuring Snowpaws Naika Earrings and Necklace from Designer Showcase May

1. *booN: CCV788

2. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes Chocolate Skin Tone

-- Candy Emerald Eyes

-- Captivate Coffee Black With Cream Lips

-- Exotic Liner

-- Gems and Pearls Nail Appliers

5. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

6. Manifeste Poses

Going Nowhere? -- Featuring Snowpaws and no. 7 from the Skin Fair

On a bus to Nowhere? Some days feel like this lack of direction means there is a problem. I think maybe we all need 'nowhere' days to recover from the big days where we go everywhere and do everything. The photos I took last night were all curious to my mind set and suited perfectly to my mood.

How many pay telephone booths are there now? Did you ever run to answer the phone, hoping it was a boy you liked or a special girl, or news you were waiting for, only to find it was a wrong number?

I love to perform on stage sometimes. Other times it makes me ill for a week leading up to it, and several weeks after I 'get it over with.' Different jobs I've had in my 45 years prepared me for a whole array of reasons and whens to speak publicly, and it really depended more on the people, and if I liked them! then it did on me. ~chuckles~

I love Carrie Snowpaw. I've known her almost as long as I've know the fashion industry. I also know snippets of a personal world, and friendship details that have far more importance to me than pixels in this virtual world. I have had weeks when I was just beginning to blog where the only new outfit I could share was one graciously given to me from Snowpaws. I've never wanted to be the person with the hand outreached, begging for anything, but it's really special to know that there are friends out there who'd share what they had, and not judge you for being desperate, for begging, for yearning to do more and sometimes making them crazy in the process. That's my relationship to Carrie.

Carrie Snowpaw shared the Naika Ruffled Mesh Bodysuit Flush and Eclipse, a new release from Snowpaws. The print on the pale pink and red softened the first version while the hard lines of black and white made the second version feel a little more sophisticated. I paired with Kyxe Skins, Alabaster, for the Flush jumper and put the no. 7 Comic Book like makeup from the Skin Fair with it. On the second more conservative look, I show you Candice without any makeup layer, to see how exquisite the face is before you use any of Kyxe Skins & Shapes awesome makeup options that include new Electra eye shadow, new Nail Appliers and so much more! In Snowpaws Flush suit, I chose a very casual hair from Wasabi Pills and the Eclipse color has a playful hairstyle from blackLiquid.

My great thanks to each designer who made this blog possible:

Featuring Snowpaws Naika Ruffled Mesh Bodysuit Flush & Eclipse

Featuring no. 7 Fantasy Makeups

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Alabaster Skin Tone

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Wasabi Pills: Lory Mesh Hair

4. blackLiquid: Chen Hair

5. [S H O C K]: Winter Nails

6. SLink: Elegant 1

7. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Candice Marigold Skin Tone

8. Ch: My Gold Sandals

9. Demise of Flight: Selective Set

10. Zibska: Maata Earrings

A Snowpaws Paw Print On My Life -- Featuring Snowpaws and FINESMITH

It's always special to reflect on the things that have been a part of our past at this time of year. Charles Dickens pointed out just how special when he took Scrooge to the various memories he'd chosen to avoid and others that had meaning.

If I were going to fly around the virtual world of my past, my present and my future, I'd begin by recognizing those who had such a special print on my past. I would not be blogging today if it weren't for Aradia Mistwood. She encouraged me to do so, and I have ever since, only pausing for a time when I was on medical hiatus.

Kim Rongyu and Spirit Llewellyn also worked at Face Paint, each having earned a spot there in a contest that Face Paint hosted at the beginning of 2012. They belonged there. They were glorious in their mad modeling skills. I was definitely the ugly duckling, and I still feel like I have not quite figured out how they got to the beautiful swan stage, but I'm still trying!

No idea why she hired me, but she did. Eve Express gave me my second modeling job. Eve had connections with the fashion world at a level that to this day makes me smile. I met Ms. Ponchi during this time, but I also got to meet some of the special designers who'd collaborated with Eve to run her contest. I'm so happy that I got to work with each of them as well. I had my very first photo shoot with Zachary Zeurfreur. If I spelled his last name incorrectly, forgive me. I always shortened it to ZZ.

 I also got to meet Carrie Snowpaw, and introduced to her world of clothing creation. She's been making amazing designs since 2006 and she's still doing it! This gorgeous green gown comes from Snowpaws. With the new Yulia Black set from FINESMITH, I feel ready to kick up my heels and dance right into 2014.

I don't forget the past. I know there are times we want to bury it or hide from it, just as Scrooge did, but when I pause, and really reflect, every step of my past had a part in making me who I am now, and helped mold me into the person I eventually hope to be.

Featuring Snowpaws Seta Emerald Silk Sparkle Gown

Featuring FINESMITH Yulia Necklace and Earring Set

1. {{BSD Design Studio}} Supermodel Shoe Collector Raw

2. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid Skintone

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Glamor Lips ~ Ombre Passion

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Hypnotic Eyeshadow ~ Apple Martini

5. FINESMITH: French Sky Nails

6. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Subtle Green

7. MADesigns: Eyelashes ~ Ball Lashes

8. Face Paint: Black Liner

9. Bliss: Sierra Hair

10. Demise of Flight: Lizzy Pose Series

You Get Out Of It What You Put Into It -- TBCF Envyme, Sky, [Liv-Glam], Apple Spice Poses, Revenge, {{BSD Design Studio}}, and Poudre

People show what they value the most clearly if you open their checkbook register or these days, peek at their online account. The more someone believes in something, the more it shows in how they spend their money. It also shows if you research how they spend their time.

Featuring TBCF

- {{BSD Design Studio}} Classic Beaute

- EnvyMe Samie Skin Fair

- Sky Luxury Heart Diamond Tattoo

- Liv-Glam Love How It Hurts

- Apple Spice Poses

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. [Liv-Glam]: Sculpted Lashes

3. Face Paint: Jessica

4. RYCA: Platinum Earrings

5. Snowpaws: Eilee Leggings Cherry

6. [ChicZafari]: Rose

I know some pretty amazing people around the globe, people who've been doctors and people who've been ordinary citizens. I've met royalty and invited homeless people into my home for Thanksgiving Dinner. I think the people who still have passion for something are the happy and healthy ones.

Featuring TBCF

- {{BSD Design Studio}} Classic Beaute

- EnvyMe Samie Skin Fair

- Sky Luxury Heart Diamond Tattoo

- Liv-Glam Love How It Hurts

- Apple Spice Poses

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. [Liv-Glam]: Sculpted Lashes

3. Face Paint: Jessica

4. RYCA: Platinum Earrings

5. Snowpaws: Eilee Leggings Cherry

6. [ChicZafari]: Rose

When I look at things online, I'm often really impressed with someone after I see their business prowess. To succeed in anything, it takes energy, focus, passion, and sheer will. I think it can be very easy to get disappointed and give up when it's tough.

Featuring TBCF

- {{BSD Design Studio}} Classic Beaute

- EnvyMe Samie Skin Fair

- Sky Luxury Heart Diamond Tattoo

- Liv-Glam Love How It Hurts

- Apple Spice Poses

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. [Liv-Glam]: Sculpted Lashes

3. Face Paint: Jessica

4. RYCA: Platinum Earrings

5. Snowpaws: Eilee Leggings Cherry

6. [ChicZafari]: Rose

It's very challenging to open new ventures in Second Life. New clubs come and close over the course of only a few weeks. New builders, new designers, new anything comes at a pretty steep price, and some major sacrifices, especially if you want to rise above the rest and become the best.

Featuring TBCF

- {{BSD Design Studio}} Classic Beaute

- EnvyMe Samie Skin Fair

- Sky Luxury Heart Diamond Tattoo

- Liv-Glam Love How It Hurts

- Apple Spice Poses

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. [Liv-Glam]: Sculpted Lashes

3. Face Paint: Jessica

4. RYCA: Platinum Earrings

5. Snowpaws: Eilee Leggings Cherry

6. [ChicZafari]: Rose

Samantha Jones and I met very soon after she'd formed the brand [Liv-Glam]. Every time I spoke with her, she was working fastidiously on all the details necessary to launch a brand. Not only did she create an array of mesh clothing, she also created a lot of her own decor and breathed life into her dream.

Featuring TBCF

- [Liv-Glam] Hate To Say I Told You

- Revenge Black Ostric Boots

- Poudre Shina T 03

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. Truth: Pandora

3. Gaeline: Fantasy

4. [S H O C K]: Anamalier Nails

5. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka Dark Lips - Craze

6. Manifeste Pose

It moved so quickly from an unknown store to a well respected brand that my head was often spinning. I believe there were and there still are many days when she chooses not to pause and sleep in order to keep [Liv-Glam] constantly growing, and constantly keeping up with what's fashionable.

Featuring TBCF

- [Liv-Glam] Hate To Say I Told You

- Revenge Black Ostric Boots

- Poudre Shina T 03

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. Truth: Pandora

3. Gaeline: Fantasy

4. [S H O C K]: Anamalier Nails

5. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka Dark Lips - Craze

6. Manifeste Pose

To this day, I've met no one else like her that possessed the will and fortitude she exhibited as she breathed life into [Liv-Glam]. The products she created at the beginning were not 'newbie' designer pieces. From the get go, items of quality billowed out of [Liv-Glam], a virtual avalanche!

Featuring TBCF

- [Liv-Glam] Hate To Say I Told You

- Revenge Black Ostric Boots

- Poudre Shina T 03

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. Truth: Pandora

3. Gaeline: Fantasy

4. [S H O C K]: Anamalier Nails

5. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka Dark Lips - Craze

6. Manifeste Pose

In recent weeks, and it's probably been longer than weeks, but my sense of time flows weirdly... in recent weeks, she's done live model searches. I believe they're done in contest format, and she's pulled in some of the best known models on the grid to participate in her business.

Featuring TBCF

- [Liv-Glam] Hate To Say I Told You

- Revenge Black Ostric Boots

- Poudre Shina T 03

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. Truth: Pandora

3. Gaeline: Fantasy

4. [S H O C K]: Anamalier Nails

5. [Mirror's Enigma]: Azuka Dark Lips - Craze

6. Manifeste Pose

I've never really believed in the concept of a Midas' touch. I believe everything good that happens occurs because someone passionately invest into it to make it golden. [Liv-Glam] shows an excellent business model, a place that's about 18 months old, and steadily moves forward, always a little better, always a little more to share.

All of us have the choice to put our time and our money where our mouth is, but most of us dream big but do not act. You get out of it what you put into it, whatever your 'it' is, and if you need a shimmering example of this, just take a look at [Liv-Glam].

Pride and Joy -- Featuring 24 Event Items from Snowpaws, {{BSD Design Studio}} ~{PhotoTonic}~, nDisPose Picnic Set

Last week, I was so distressed when my eldest son drove off to his next stage of education, this time his Master's Degree. I realized that my emotions were more extremely affected by this departure because it signified such a huge step away from home.

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Supermodel MVW Grey from 24 Event

Featuring Snowpaws Sidora Mesh Dress from 24 Event

1. Snowpaws: Rejouir Earrings

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

3. Candy Nail: Marble Strawberry

4. Face Paint: Black Liner

5. Face Paint: Lip 3

6. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina

7. Bliss: Sierra

8. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Pale Steel Blue

Find this dress from Snowpaws and the heels from {{BSD Design Studio}} at the 24 Event beginning August 23

I never cried when he began kindergarten, when he went to high school for the first time, played in different events at his college or anything else. I was happy for him; I knew he was equipped to handle these life changes. I didn't really worry about his ability to succeed.

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Supermodel MVW Grey from 24 Event

Featuring Snowpaws Sidora Mesh Dress from 24 Event

1. Snowpaws: Rejouir Earrings

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

3. Candy Nail: Marble Strawberry

4. Face Paint: Black Liner

5. Face Paint: Lip 3

6. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina

7. Bliss: Sierra

8. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Pale Steel Blue

Since I'd never really been the sort to cry over the changes life brings, I was shocked at myself and my sadness. I didn't stay blue very long, however. Life is too short to feel depressed over anything. I adjusted to the idea and knew the phrase, "They always come home," gave me me hope.

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Supermodel MVW Grey from 24 Event

Featuring Snowpaws Sidora Mesh Dress from 24 Event

1. Snowpaws: Rejouir Earrings

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

3. Candy Nail: Marble Strawberry

4. Face Paint: Black Liner

5. Face Paint: Lip 3

6. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina

7. Bliss: Sierra

8. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Pale Steel Blue

It dawned on me during the day that followed his departure the reason I got so upset. Every time he's left home, he's had a safety net. As long as he kept his grades high, his basic responsibilities addressed, and respected us, he had his world paid for by parents. With this latest adventure, he lost his safety net.

Featuring ~{PhotoTonic}~ Contorted Love

1. Face Paint: Mirage Artistic Skin

At 22, it wasn't too soon to cut the strings, the pocket book and all the details that had made his life fairly easily focused on his studies. Even knowing I'd made the right decision and this would help him more than continuing to give him everything he needed, I still worried, and in that worry, I cried.

nDisPose - Gacha/Limited

Picnic Table with Poses

Picnic Baskets

Beach Ball with Poses

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Pale Steel Blue

2. EMO-tions: Audrey

3. Delish: Black & Aqua Swimsuit

When I was 22, I was irresponsible but I knew he was so much more prepared for life than I was. I'm still a mom, still worrying though. Since he arrived at his new location, 6 days have passed. I've heard of every step he's taken to reach his basic needs goals. I celebrate his progress and quietly smile.He's my pride and joy.

nDisPose - Gacha/Limited

Picnic Table with Poses

Picnic Baskets

Beach Ball with Poses

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Pale Steel Blue

2. EMO-tions: Audrey

3. Delish: Black & Aqua Swimsuit

Creating items in Second Life couldn't possibly have the same level of emotional impact as this story about my son, yet the sense of accomplishment an artist feels when they design something new then sell it and get rave reviews must give them some measure of peace. Snowpaws black Sidora dress, nDisPose's picnic set and ~{PhotoTonic}~ each represent success and I hope they feel that completion and the pride and joy.

Coming Soon -- Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}}, Evolve, Snowpaws and [[Masoom]], Plus 24 Event Information

Every so often, no matter where you are in the world, you probably see a sign or read a news article or find an advertisement for something new coming soon. The idea is to instill in you an interest for this thing you did not have that will now be available to you in such a way that by the time it arrives, you couldn't imagine what you ever did without this new arrival.

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Supermodel MVW Raw from 24 Event

Featuring Evolve Mendola

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue

2. Face Paint: Glam Smoke

3. face Paint: Prim Lashes and Liner

4. [S H O C K]: Animalier Nails

5. *Glance Skins: Anais

6. EMO-tions: Orion Set

7. Bliss: Yanni

It's such a tease sometimes. If I know a new store will arrive soon, I actually develop cravings for whatever it is that store may specialize in to a point where I'm anxious for it's opening! The power of suggestion works mightily. The heels shown here appear at The 24 Event later this month. Look for {{BSD Design Studio}} and you'll find their Supermodel MVW Raw heels.

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Supermodel MVW Raw from 24 Event

Featuring Evolve Mendola

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue

2. Face Paint: Glam Smoke

3. face Paint: Prim Lashes and Liner

4. [S H O C K]: Animalier Nails

5. *Glance Skins: Anais

6. EMO-tions: Orion Set

7. Bliss: Yanni

This pretty little dress, the Mendola from Evolve, arrived in the store this week, and it reminds me of more innocent times. It's bright colors catch the eye and add a radiance to the room. This item remains on sale as well as part of the 60L weekend sale, so you don't have to anticipate its arrival. It's there already!

Featuring [[Masoom]] Afra Lingerie

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue

2. Bliss: Calima Hair

3. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia

4. Face Paint: Glam Violet

5. Face Paint: Black Liner

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

7. EMO-tions Orion Set

8. [S H O C K]: Animalier Nails

Lingerie fluttered to my feet all around me this month. Items like this Afra Lingerie, a golden little bit of satin from [[Masoom]] joined with other seductive pieces and made me chuckle. I visit different sims and enjoy the photo studios as well as live sets, from Model's Workshop, Image Essentials and more recently from The Creative Loft.

Featuring [[Masoom]] Afra Lingerie

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue

2. Bliss: Calima Hair

3. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia

4. Face Paint: Glam Violet

5. Face Paint: Black Liner

6. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

7. EMO-tions Orion Set

8. [S H O C K]: Animalier Nails

The reason it made me chuckle, well.. as you can see, the top does not really cover the upper body bits. Lingerie should titillate and entice, and this little gold number definitely does so. I was going to try to find a little pose to the side or add a cover so it wasn't quite as bold, but then it loses effectiveness. Over the next few weeks, I think I will lose all sense of modesty. Some of you probably think that's not such a bad thing either!

Featuring Snowpaws Pesia Mesh Tube Dress from 24 Event

1. Bliss: Lavinia

2. Snowpaws: Rejouir Nightfall Earrings

3. Luzifee: Alison Tearose Necklace

4. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

5. Candy Nail: Diva Blue

6. Face Paint: Glam Navy

7. Face Paint: Black Liner

8. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria

9. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue

Several of the designers I work with have items that are prepared just for you at the 24 Event. This dress Pisia dress from Snowpaws is an example of that coming soon enticement. Carrie Snowpaw continues to make flirtatious fun clothing and blends a great mesh with the flutter of flexi material.

Featuring Snowpaws Pesia Mesh Tube Dress from 24 Event

1. Bliss: Lavinia

2. Snowpaws: Rejouir Nightfall Earrings

3. Luzifee: Alison Tearose Necklace

4. [Mirror's Enigma]: Vanity Tan Skintone

5. Candy Nail: Diva Blue

6. Face Paint: Glam Navy

7. Face Paint: Black Liner

8. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria

9. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue

I have more pieces from the 24 Event as the week unfolds ahead, and will share them with you as often as I can. It will run August 23 - August 31. You'll find designers from all over the grid with great items prepared just for this event. And yes, this is meant to be a little nudge, to get you thinking about visiting the event and enjoying all the hard work put into it by Siren Productions and each contributor.

If you are interested in participating in future Events produced by Siren Productions, drop a note card to Lexie Jansma or Alon Alphaville in Second Life. Visit sirenproductionssl.com for more information.

Snowpaws New Release Rejouir Gown

Big gowns offer so much pomp and circumstance. When I wear them, I often imagine myself traveling back in time to other eras when the women were dressed in the finest silk and taffeta and other fabrics I've never owned in this life.

Three colors of this gown are available now in the store, Nightfall, Whimsy and Sunrise (shown in picture above). You'll find several layers comprise the skirt with the top layer made of small specks of color that float around you as you walk.

And there is a hair piece also made of the same speckled material. On the top photo, made wearing Sunrise, I inverted the head piece so it became a veil. On the lower photo, I combined two dress colors, the Sunrise top and the Nightfall skirts. You can also see the head piece the way it was designed.


Featured Snowpaws Rejouir Gown (All Red, Mix Red Top Black Skirt)
Featured Leather and Lace Gloves by Isabelle Tsure
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Autumn Colors - Storm
3. EMO-tions: Starline
4. Face Paint: Glitter Red Lips
5. Chop Zuey: NY Girl - Hudson Lovers
6. Mirror's Enigma: Croix Exotic Skintone

What Are You Going to Find at Snowpaws This Weekend?

For it to be spring in full and rich color, it certainly is a drizzling cool morning here in my little corner of the world. When it looks like it does outside, I'm extra glad for the chance to shop and have fun in Second Life and that always means a stop by Snowpaws to see all things new. 

Snowpaws Hollywood Event Dress Now in Store

Harlow Form Fitting Dress

For more encouragement for you to visit Snowpaws today, 4.20.2013, the 1000L gift card will be forced and someone will walk away with a fabulous treat. Snowpaws has a tremendous array of items in Mini Mania, Lucky Chairs, and more for those who are new to Second Life or living on a strict budget. Bring friends and come tag the board.

Also From the Hollywood Event and Now in Store

Ava Dress

Two beautiful gowns with lacy shear sensuality were a big hit at the Hollywood Event and now you can purchase them at the store.

Give yourself plenty of Snowpaws time this weekend because Carrie never makes a hunt 'EASY' but she always makes it worth your time!

Can you believe this? The stunning evening gown, Snowpaws Foxglove gown, waits for you for only 60L this weekend as part of the 60L sale event.

The Lisse Mesh Evening Gown in Malachite also makes it easy to get something breathtaking and at a special price, as this dress also is on sale this week as part of the Steals and Deals program.

Check out this sumptuous Cutout Tunic Dress in Coco. It's a sexy little mini and on sale as part of the Pure Contagion list.

If you love how easy mesh is to work with, you're going to love the Marguerite Retro Frock in Charcoal and it's on sale with Simply the Best of Second Life.

Fans of Snowpaws know that there are often 100L deals to be had while you're in the store. Let your friends know too. This is yet another way Snowpaws improves your Second Life. Tucked away with this dress, you'll also receive a special freebie. This sale is time sensitive and valid today 4.20.2013.

Snowpaws often adorns special short term events, like the recent Hollywood Event. It also has long term connections with the sale at Designer Showcase.

The Felin Snow Gown and the Felin Cope Earrings can be found at Designer Showcase this month a wonderful addition to your Snowpaws favorites!