Some Girls Wear Jeans So Tight ’cause it Feels So Right, Yeah

February, the month of love and romance, is almost over. While most think of it as the time for couples, it’s also a good time to show ourselves a bit of self-love. A reminder if you will, that YOU are amazing and deserving of love just the way you are. Whether you fit into one of society’s supposed “perfect” boxes or dance to the beat of your own drum, we’re all a work in progress just trying to win our battles each day. So in honor of love and being true to ourselves, treat yourself this month. Buy yourself your favorite treat, watch your favorite show or movie, and just take a moment each day to look in the mirror and tell yourself “I’m awesome the way I am.”

With the onset of spring fast approaching, I often find myself wanting to redecorate to give my surroundings a fresh look. Sprucing up my home is therapeutic for me and I’ve found some lovely things recently. =EC Designs= has created some fun new furniture sets for your homes inworld which are currently being exclusively sold at the SL Home and Garden Expo. The Home and Garden Expo is a huge event that supports Relay For Life, a cause near and dear to many of us. One of their new adorable sets that is up for 50/50 Donations is the Garden Patio Set. Included in this set are a loveseat, chair, and table that are spring green and golden yellow. Both the chair and the loveseat have several female and male single sits which can be accessed in any sitting spot. Couples can cozy up together on the Loveseat to enjoy a nice afternoon in the sun.

If you’re looking for living room pieces, they have you covered there too with their Lawson Living Room set that has two different loveseats, an armchair, coffee tables, and a lamp which is one of their 100% donation sets. Their Gemini Lounger is up for 100% RFL donations as well. If you’re up for hunting, their Laced Up Chair is their hunt prize and will add a fun quirky vibe to any room in your house. Lastly, they have an item up for auction for the Expo. The Sheltered Lounge provides a cozy shady spot to relax or cuddle up with your loved one, which is being offered up in an event exclusive color. Be sure to check it out and help show some love to the cause!

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: Doe: Charity – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Top: Blueberry – Unbothered – Oversized Tops – Fat Pack ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Pants: Blueberry – Unbothered – Jeans & Leather Pants – Fat Pack ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Shoes: REIGN – CAROLINE HEELS – FATPACK ~ by KenadeeCole Resident & illy Miami

Earrings: e.marie – Cora Earrings – Golds ~ by EmilianaMarie Resident

Collar: Violent Seduction – Aureus (Fatpack) ~ by Iki Akiri

Rings: RealEvil Industries – Queen of Hearts Rings Set ~ by Crashnoww Resident @ Fameshed January 2020

Head: LeLutka – Bento Head-KORINA ~ by JadenArt Resident

Body: Maitreya – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara ~ by Onyx LaShelle

~ Furniture & Decor ~

Couch/Chairs/Table: =EC Designs= (Garden Patio Set ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ SL Home & Garden Expo 2020

Flower Box: Jian – Darlington Window Planter (Coleus) ~ by JianSL Resident

Potted Plant: +Half-Deer+ – Beary Spring Planter – Panda ~ by Halogen Magic

Laptop & Books: .peaches. – Tap That App – Laptop and Books ~ by Imaginerabbits Resident

Dog: Jian – Posh Pups :: White ~ by JianSL Resident (Posh Pups gacha)

Phoenix: *HEXtraordinary* – Pulse Fundraiser Rainbow Phoenix ~ by Corwin Lacourte

Roses: +Half-Deer+ – Fairylight Rose Vines [Midnight] ~ by Halogen Magic

Vines: +Half-Deer+ – White Blossom Vines [Set of 4] ~ by Halogen Magic

House: Linden Home – Victorian the Verne – Second Life Premium Perk

Links — > =EC Designs= | Home and Garden Expo| Blueberry

I’m Countin’ On You to Carry Me Through

Hello everyone! It’s been some time since I’ve last posted. My Muse took a little holiday but she’s been tempted back by a few events that have recently begun. Today I am sharing an item from one of my favorite shops, =EC Designs=, that is currently on sale at the SL Home and Garden Expo.

=EC Designs= has created a beautiful raft that will be perfect for lazy summer days in the heat on the river. There are so many poses loaded into this raft that you will never run out of options whether you are single or cuddled up with a special someone. Six avatars can sit on the All Aboard Raft which means you have quite a few seating combinations between six singles, 3 couples, or some variation of the two. While couples do need to sit in a certain spot for the poses to mesh appropriately for female and male couples, individuals may sit in any location and choose from female or male pose menus. No matter which menu you’re using, there are TONS of options. While at the SL Home and Garden Expo, this fantastic piece will be discounted and 100% of its sales go to Relay for Life so you will be contributing to a good cause while also getting a good deal! Also peek at their Harboside Gazebo and Porthole Clocks Gacha while you are there.

With the Cart Sale just opening today, more is on the way so check back soon! 🙂

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: Magika – Road ~ by Sabina Gully

Outfit: Blueberry – Ivy ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Gloves: [Atomic] – Darling Gloves ~ byIvy Graves

Rings: Kibitz – Sandra hand jewelry – silver ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

~ Furniture ~

Raft: =EC Designs= – (All Aboard Raft) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ SL Home & Garden Expo

Links — > SL Home & Garden Expo, =EC Designs=, Blueberry

You Know I Know, Yes, I’ve Been Told I Redefine a Sin

Most people learn about sin either through the religion their family teaches and raises them with or though literature, movies, tv, or art. We learn there are seven original sins: lust, greed, gluttony, sloth, wrath, avarice, and pride. On one hand, we learn that sins are bad, negative, not to be done. Yet for some, the warnings we’re given aren’t deterrents for committing sins. In Dante’s Divine Comedy, the first part explores the nine levels of Hell or Inferno. This September’s round of Twisted Hunt is inspired by Dante’s Inferno. If you haven’t heard of Twisted Hunt, it is a grid wide hunt in Secondlife that is completely free and rightfully claimed to be the hardest hunt on the grid. I’ve completed quite a few of these hunts that happen every March and September, and yes, they are the hardest hunts I’ve done in sl. But the trade off is that you get some fantastic gifts from the participating merchants. If you don’t mind working hard for some cool stuff, check out a couple of things I’ve already swiped on the hunt. So my friends at =EC Designs=, Mishmash Fusion, and ~MystRie~ all collaborated on another side hunt for Twisted Hunt. Like their side hunt for Twisted Hunt Atlantis in March, you must travel through multiple levels, finding a prize and the correct teleport object. This time though, you must venture much like Dante, through the nine levels of Hell. If you aren’t feeling the heat in the side hunt, it’s not required, although you do get to see the main prize from =EC Designs= at the end. The final level of Hell features a frozen lake, skulls, and well… a lot of bad juju from the worst sinners. The actual prize from =EC  Designs= is a frozen lake with trees around it that you can sit on with friends or a loved one or use some of the ropes to “hang out” on. It’s a bit creepy and spooky, and perfect for Halloween season. There are a TON of pose options for couples and singles, even a spot for petite avatars! Hunt for this prize in the =EC Designs= shop. Also out in the shop are some gachas to play, one of which are skates to use on your new lake from Hell. Unrigged, the Hellskates should work for most human avatars. if you wear a mesh body, you should only need to detach or hide your feet. Classic avatars can adjust the height of the skate to suit. Collect all of the skates and show off your skating skills on your new lake!

To match the Hellskates, Mishmash Fusion also has a gacha with ice skating dresses out. Sorry gents, no outfits for you, but the hunt prize has a nice suit for both women and men! The Hellskater Outfits match each of the Hellskates so you can have a complete set if you get a matching pair OR you can buy the fatpack and have them all. Sizes for the outfit are modeled for Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, eBody, and Tonic mesh bodies. Find this and another dress gacha in Mishmash Fusion’s mainstore while you’re hunting for their prize cube!

Credits

Hair: Doe – Arabella (twotone) – Essentials RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Hellskater Outfit – 3. Gluttony RARE ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Twisted Hunt Fall 2018

Skates: =EC Designs= – Hellskates – 3-Gluttony ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Twisted Hunt Fall 2018

Pose: FOXCITY – Body Language Bento Pose Set ~ by Satomi Masukami

My Body Details

Frozen Lake: =EC Designs= – (Lake Cocytus – Ice Rink and Hangout) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Twisted Hunt Fall 2018

Links — > Mishmash Fusion, =EC Designs=, Twisted Hunt

Boys Like a Little More Booty to Hold at Night

Summer is slowly winding down to its end. Our lazy warm days shorten bit by bit but still we dance and play as if it will never end. Couples wander, teasing and making mischief amongst the yellowing grasses. Kisses stolen by the campfire on a cool summer’s evening. Hazy days we’ve had. Soon over and dreamt of with whimsy during the cold winter days.

In hopes of holding onto summer’s fun a bit longer, the Cart Sale opened two days ago with many merchants offering lovely 10 linden summer goodies. I will be sharing some of what you can find in my next few posts.

My first look is a cute little dress from Mishmash Fusion that you can find in three colors. The Starseed Mini is a wonderfully flirty dress. Sizes included for each dress fit 3 Belleza, 2 Slink, Maitreya, and eBody mesh bodies. Grab this gem and tease your favorite eye candy as you bend over to pet some cute critters or fix a shoe. My friend followed me around and had picked up the Sleeveless Shirt from Dark Water Designs at the Cart Sale as well. Several colors are up for grabs, each one coming with models for Adam, Altamura, Signature, Slink, and ExMachina male mesh bodies.

Another cute outfit I found is from Sweet Willows. My second look has somewhat of a nautical flavor with its dark blue top and white and blue striped skirt. This outfit is only available for Maitreya mesh bodies but there are four colors to pick from and the fit is nice. It’s casual enough not to feel overdressed going out, but cute enough that you won’t feel plain on a day date. Anyone up for some sailing? For a bit of whimsy, I added the Bottled Fairy Earrings from the Dark Fae which are also at the Cart Sale in five different colors. Each color of fairy is safely contained in a small glass bottle entwined with a bit of wire to be suspended from your ear.

For the guys, you can find the Kimono Shirt from Dark Water Designs in four color options. This top has sizes for the male mesh bodies Adam, Jake, Signature, and Slink. While these are not traditional kimonos, they are comfy and casual enough for any guy just hanging out.

Looking for a nice setup in your yard to hangout while it’s still warm? =EC Designs= has you set! Check out their new Campfire Logs, Campfire, and the matching Campfire Stumps in the Campfire Set. The campfire logs come with four different versions of the pillows and cute sits for females, males, and couples. While the stumps are not pictured here, the post with lantern comes in the pack with tree stumps that come in two sizes. The tree stumps have animations perfect for singles, female or male, who just want to chill by the fire on their own.

That is all I have to show you for now. Plenty of other goodies await you in the Cart Sale at the Wash so make your way now before time runs out! All links are below.

Credits

~ Female Look 1 ~

Hair: Doe – Verity – Essentials ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Starseed Mini – Red Bokeh ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale August 2018

Shoes: REIGN – EMILY HEELS- FATPACK ~ by Kenadeecole Resident & Liamcole Resident

~ Female Look 2 ~

Hair: Doe – Charity – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Earrings: The Dark Fae – Bottled Fairy Earrings Blue ~ by Corvi Ashdene @ Cart Sale August 2018

Top/Skirt: Sweet Willows – (SW) Ruffle Stripes Navy – Maitreya ~ by Willowjustice Resident @ Cart Sale August 2018

Shoes: REIGN – EMILY HEELS- FATPACK ~ by Kenadeecole Resident & Liamcole Resident

My Body Details

~ Male Look 1 ~

Shirt: Dark Water Designs – DWD – Sleeveless Shirt – Black ~ by Shadowed Luik @ Cart Sale August 2018

Pants: [Deadwool] – Broberry jeans – washed peacock ~ by Masa Plympton

~ Male Look 1 ~

Shirt: Dark Water Designs – DWD – Kimono Shirt – Grey Diamonds ~ by Shadowed Luik @ Cart Sale August 2018

Pants: [Deadwool] – Broberry jeans – washed peacock ~ by Masa Plympton

~ Decor ~

Logs: =EC Designs= – (Campfire Logs) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, &  Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale August 2018

Fire: =EC Designs= – (Campfire) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, &  Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale August 2018

Post: =EC Designs= – (Campfire Stumps) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, &  Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale August 2018

Links — > Mishmash Fusion, =EC Designs=, Cart Sale

I Feel Your Whisper Across the Sea

“Hey, wake up sleepyhead.” She nudges the snoring figure stretched out across a well padded lounge chair. A mumble from the dark haired man responds with a slight adjustment of his head resting on his arms as she continues to nudge his shoulders. Her hands begin softly rubbing over his shoulders, her quiet humming accompanied by distant bird calls.

After a few moments, his eyes flicker open as he stirs, waking up but pretending to slumber still as he listens to her hum a soft song. It was a rare treat to catch her humming, and he cherished every second. Suddenly, a finger jabbed into his back, making him jump up and grunt in surprise. “Ugggh… why you gotta wake me up like that, babe?” Shifting his body around, he sat up on the lounger, swiftly wrapped his arms around her and pulled her against his chest, making her squeal and laugh as he playfully jabbed her back with his finger.

“You were already awake! I could tell when you stopped snoring.” She grinned up at him. As his arms move to hold her close, she reaches up to pull his head down for a soft kiss. His arms tighten around her for a moment, a smile on his lips as she pulls away, hand still holding his head.

Tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, he chuckles, “Nothing gets past you, does it?”

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The Cart Sale is still going strong, with less than a week left to grab the awesome deals with most items at 10L. I shared a few things in my previous post and I’m back to share a couple more things you can find there right now.

Battle fairy currently has a wonderful selection of summery dresses and sandal heels also set for sale at the Cart Sale. I’m wearing it on my Maitreya Lara mesh body with no clipping that I could see. For me it’s a perfect casual beachy look or a little dressed up for a date night. It comes in mesh models fitted for Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique and Hourglass, and Belleza Isis, Freya, and Venus. Grab all five dresses before it’s too late.

My nails were done by Nail It Good! with their “it’s May” polish. This polish set comes in six fun patterns on one Hud which includes appliers for Slink, Omega, Maitreya, and Belleza nails for both hands and feet. Add some sparkle to your look before heading out this summer with this set.

The finishing touch for my beachy look today was a necklace made by Captivating! There are six cute beaded necklaces for sale that will have you dreaming of the tropics and getting sand in your toes. Any of these necklaces would look nice with a strapless dress or swimwear.

From =EC Designs=, I have a cute pergola setup that includes a lounger that is animated for singles and couples. Sit with your friend and hang out, or cuddle up with your partner to relax in the sun. There are even massages if you feel like pampering your partner a bit. The set is easy to just set out and poses are adjustable. Whether you are vacationing at your beach house or need a relaxing cuddle spot in your yard, this set is too cute to pass up.

That is all for now but I will have one more post up before the event ends. Don’t delay though, go get these amazing deals before the event is over!

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: TRUTH – Jacica ~ by Truth Hawks (April VIP Group Gift)

Dress: .::battle fairy::. – sandra dee dress turquoise ~ by Grace Selene @ Cart Sale May 2018

Shoes: REIGN – LEATHER FLIP FLOPS- FATPACK ~ by Kenadeecole Resident

Necklace: Captivating! – Beach Beads #6 ~ by Lucinda Nagy @ Cart Sale May 2018

Nails: Nail It Good! – It’s May ~ by Freyablake Resident @ Cart Sale May 2018

Hand Jewels: Kibitz – Sandra hand jewelry – silver ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

Bracelet: e.marie – Friendship Bracelet – Sterling ~ by Emilianamarie Resident

My Body Details

Furniture Set: =EC Designs= – Summer Peace Pergola ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale May 2018

Links — > =EC Designs=, Cart Sale

Remember to Let Her Into Your Heart

Spring has sprung, showing her face here and there at last. With more sun, blooms peeking out, and birds chirping in the early hours again, there is a renewed sense of hope for brighter days ahead of us. Part of the season change, for me, is refreshing my look, cleaning out the old tired clothes, and finding new pieces that call to me. If I can find them on sale, even better! Today I am sharing some of the cute things for sale at the Cart Sale at the Wash that has been dubbed Sunny Side Up.

The dress that I’m wearing is from one of my favorite shops, Mishmash Fusion, and is called Imagine. Each color or pattern option comes with 8 different mesh models which are fitted for Slinks Physique and Hourglass, Bellezas Freya, Isis, and Venus; Maitreya Lara, eBody, and classic avatar standard fit bodies. The fit on my Maitreya Lara body is nice and the dress is sweet and cute. If you don’t want to show as much skin, you could wear some leggings underneath. For 10L, this dress is a bargain! I’ve paired this dress with a pair of cute heels in violet from the Dark Fae which are also at the Cart Sale. The Delicate Rose heels are available in 9 colors and fitted for Belleza, Slink, and Maitreya mesh high feet. While there is not a fatpack option, if you get every pair, that’s only 90L and a steal in my opinion. Wear these heels with a pair of jeans to be cute and casual or wear them with a dress like I did for a nice afternoon out.

Around me you will see various decor on the wall that is from Dark Knight Decor. These pieces are perfect for a kitchen, bathroom, office space, or workshop to add a touch of spring.  Little details on each piece add to their charm like the woodgrain on the plank or the shine on the seed jars.  Each of these pieces and more cute knick knacks and flower arrangements are up for grabs for 10L apiece at the Cart Sale.

My last item for this post is the shark which is from =EC Designs= and is one of two on sale for a limited time. After the Cart Sale, both will be put in a gacha at the =EC Design= mainstore with a bunch of other cute sharks. Each shark has a ton of single sits for females and males. Whether you are a parent, kid, or just like sharks, you don’t want to miss out on these amazing items! Toss a few of these out in a casual sitting area for a bunch of friends and just chill out or throw some out for your kids to have pirate battles with.

The Cart Sale runs until May 16th, so you still have time to grab these goodies. I will be posting again soon to share more gems! Stay posted. 🙂

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: Doe – Tania – Indecisive ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Imagine Dress – Purple Striped ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale May 2018

Shoes: The Dark Fae – Delicate Rose Violet ~ by Corvi Ashdene

Necklace: RealEvil Industries – **RE** Kitty Pearls Set ~ by Crashnoww Resident

Choker: Kibitz – Mini collar [Kitten] ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

Hand Jewels: Kibitz – Sandra hand jewelry – silver ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

My Body Details

~ Décor & Other ~

Frame Trio: Dark Knight Decor – Poppy Trio Wall Art ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale May 2018

Hanging Plank: Dark Knight Decor – Here Comes the Sun Wall Plaque ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale May 2018

Shelf: Dark Knight Decor – Vintage Seed Decor ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale May 2018

Shark: =EC Designs= – Sharkie Pillow “Myst” ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale May 2018

Backdrop: FOXCITY – VIP Photo Booth – Minimal ~ by Satomi Masukami

Links — > Mishmash Fusion, =EC Designs=, Cart Sale

Trade Them for a Package of Sunshine and Flowers

Hey everyone! I am back again and sharing some finds from the Cart Sale. I know I’m a bit late but you MUST see some of the wonderful spring inspired releases available before it ends February 14th. Don’t waste any time and go check it out now!

Where do I begin? There’s so much goodness to find and all at a bargain price of 10L per item. I’ll start with what my friend is wearing. The sweet green dress from Mishmash Fusion comes in mesh sizes for Maitreya, Slink Physique and Hourglass, Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus, eBody bodies and standard fitmesh for classic avatars. At the Cart Sale, you can find this cute dress in six colors in the blossom print and two in a hearts prints all for 10L each. She paired her dress with these darling shoes and socks from The Dark Fae in the solid version. Each of the five packs of shoes with socks and the five sets of socks come with a HUD with several color or print options. Sizes come fitted for all Belleza, both Slink, Maitreya, and Tonic feet. These shoes and the sock versions are super adorable and honestly a steal considering each one has its own hud with color options.

The second look is one I’m wearing in purple. I’m wearing a dress from K&A Design called Rhea and is available in three colors at the Cart Sale. This dress comes with all of the most popular mesh body sizes as well as standard mesh sizes and fitmesh sizes. I had no problems with fitting and the top part has just enough transparency for a little extra spice. My shoes are from Mishmash Fusion, made for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet and are available in three colors.

My second look shows an outfit from battle fairy that is available in several colors. These sets can be mix and matched if you buy more than one color or mix them with other tops or bottoms to your liking. I love the texturing on the top and skirt; the back details of the top give this outfit a nice surprise as you turn. Sizes included for this dress fit all three Belleza, both Slink, and Maitreya bodies. My final look for this post is a combo of a top from Dark Water Designs and a skirt from CroM. Dark Water Designs has two color versions of this fringed top for sale and they come with five standard mesh sizes as well as fitted models for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink eBody, Tonic, TMP, and Ocacin. You could pair this with some bikini bottoms and a sarong or shorts and be beach ready! From CroM, the skirt is a vibrant blue mini skirt that comes in standard mesh sizes and fitted models for Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, TMP, eBody, and Tonic bodies.

I have a lot of the furniture pieces from =EC Designs= packed into this post and it’s really a steal if you grabbed everything. 60L for a full furniture set is a bargain. This retro inspired set works great for small spaces and offers a lot of animation options in the couch, chairs, cabinet, and bookcase for singles and couples. Just want the couch and chairs or just the chairs? Each item comes in its own pack so you can pick what you want. The drawers and cupboard doors all open on the cabinet and bookcase so you can display or “store” items as you desire. All of the table options come in a single pack as well. I’ve added a few of the items from Dark Knight Decor to add a soft spring touch to the room. The wall frame, chicken vases, and trio of frames are each on sale for 10L. You can also find more Valentine’s day appropriate decor and a set of rings for sale.

There’s only a couple days left of the Cart Sale, so stop by now before it’s too late! Links all below.

Credits

~ Her Look ~

Hair: [elikatira] – Minah 2 – Exclusives ~ by Elikapeka Tiramisu

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Sweet Surender Mini – Green Blossom ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale January 2018

Shoes: The Dark Fae – How Lovely Shoes Solid ~ by Corvi Ashdene @ Cart Sale January 2018

~ My Look 1 ~

Hair: Doe – Mary (solid) – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Dress: K&A Design – Rhea Dress (purple) ~ by Ayva Meili @ Cart Sale January 2018

Shoes: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Love Me Do Boots – Black ~ by  Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale January 2018

~ My Look 2 ~

Hair: Doe – Mary (solid) – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Top/Skirt: .::battle fairy::. – cara set Sky ~ by Grace Selene @ Cart Sale January 2018

Shoes: REIGN – MOCCASIN WEDGES- FATPACK ~ by Kenadeecole Resident

~ My Look 3 ~

Hair: Doe – Mary (solid) – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Top: Dark Water Designs – Rose Suede Fringe Halter, black ~ by Shadowed Luik @ Cart Sale January 2018

Skirt: CroM – Sigrid – Blue ~ by Cronostbb77 Frankel @ Cart Sale January 2018

Shoes: REIGN – THIGH HIGH RIDING BOOTS- FATPACK ~ by Kenadeecole Resident

Hand Jewels: Kibitz – Sandra hand jewelry – silver ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

My Body Details

~ Furniture & Decor ~

House: Trompe Loeil – Cobi Lodge ~ by Cory Edo @ Uber

Couch: =EC Designs= – Retro Cuddle Couch ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale January 2018

Chairs: =EC Designs= – Retro Chairs ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale January 2018

Bookcase: =EC Designs= – Retro Bookcase ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale January 2018

Cabinet: =EC Designs= – Retro Cabinet ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale January 2018

Tables: =EC Designs= – Retro Tables Pack ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale January 2018

Dividers: =EC Designs= – Retro Room Dividers ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale January 2018

Wood Picture: Dark Knight Decor – Spring Roses Wall Art ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale January 2018

Trio Pictures: Dark Knight Decor – Spring Flowers Trio Wall Art ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale January 2018

Decor on Cabinet: Dark Knight Decor – Spring Chickens ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale January 2018

Candy: +Half-Deer+ – Spilled Candy Hearts ~ by Halogen Magic

Links — > Cart Sale January 2018, =EC Designs=, Mishmash Fusion

Saying All the Things I’m Thinking…

Hello lovely people! The Cart Sale’s 10th Birthday/Anniversary round is nearing its end but I wanted to share a few more things to find there. All of the creators have really put in a ton of extra effort to make this a special event so don’t miss it before it ends on November 1st!

I have been feeling a little bit sexy lately and this is partly due to the new lingerie set I got from Dark Water Designs. This set is a gacha with babydoll dresses and panties that you can mix and match or if you snag the ultra rare, it is the fatpack of every solid lace and print option. The rares are fatpacks of the solid lace OR the print options. My favorite is the black and gray print version but there are many other pretty options to collect. For this post, my special man is guest starring and he seemed to like this set quite a bit as well. Sizes for this gacha are available for the Maitreya, all three Bellezas, both Slinks, TMP, and Standard bodies. Each pull is only 20L so play have fun playing this gacha and tease your man ladies! Or the fellas can gift them to their special someone too. 😉

Another lovely piece I found at the Cart Sale is from ..::battle fairy::.. and comes in several pattern versions. It fits nicely but careful how you lay, you may want some panties ladies! Mesh models included in each print version are made for Maitreya, all three Bellezas, both Slinks, TMP, and Standard bodies. Standard mesh models come in five sizes. If you’re feeling daring, grab this gem while it is on sale!

Some of the furniture I used in the first photo are from events that have been going on in October. On the wall is a clock from An Lema that I thought was spooky fun and it is one of several items they have at the Cart Sale. Unless you are good at scripting/building, moving it around is a bit tricky because the pendulum seems to only swing on one rotation. For decor though, it suits the mood of the room plenty for me.

I also wanted to share this piece from Dictatorshop that I got in the October Bound Box. The Venus Cubed Ladies Entertainment Center is excellent for teasing, pleasing, and lounging around. While animations are heavily geared towards females, there are still plenty of options for males to enjoy including the couples’ animations. There are not couple’s pg poses except for the dances so keep little ones away from this or tuck it away in your playroom. Textures can be changed via the Dictatorshop logo on the back as well as security options. If you’d like, you can also try adding your own textures to it for more versatility. If you missed out on this Bound Box, check out their HQ for past boxes. Check here for info on subscription boxes.

From Vicarious Youth at the Cart Sale, you’ll find a few Halloween themed outfits. Some are matching for moms and their little girls, some are for teens or adults.  The outfit I’m wearing is Resting Witch Face and comes in five standard mesh sizes and mesh models for Maitreya, Belleza, and Slink. Bottoms and tops are combined so it’s easy fitting.

On my shoulder is a little Voodoo gacha from =EC Designs= that they made for Cart Sale. Each one is scripted to randomly say something or you can click it to pester it into saying something as well. Voodoo dolls are also customizable if you want them to say something else. Collect them all!

Lastly I want to share another item from =EC Designs= that is at the Cart Sale. For 50L, this piece has a LOT of animations to help you get cozy and comfy for the season. As someone who likes to let out her inner cat, this lounger is purrrfect for curling up with a good book or with your sweetie to enjoy some fresh air. All of these poses are PG so no worries if you have little ones. They may want you to put it in their room too because they can sit on top!

Cart Sale ends November 1st so hurry stop on by before it’s too late to swipe these bargains up!

Credits

~ My Outfit 1 ~

Hair: Doe – Shannon (solid) – Gingers ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (Epiphany gacha item)

Lingerie: Dark Water Designs – DWD Babydoll Gacha ~ by Shadowed Luik @ Cart Sale October 2017

Ring: Plastik – :[P]:- The Delicate Vee Ring ~ by Aikea Rieko

Necklace: RealEvil – **RE** Kitty Pearls Set ~ Crashnoww Resident

Choker: Kibitz – Mini collar [Kitten] ~ by Kathya Szczepanski (Epiphany gacha item)

~ My Outfit 2 ~

Hair: Doe – Shannon (solid) – Gingers ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (Epiphany gacha)

Dress: ..::battle fairy::.. – ingrid laced dress hypnos ~ by Grace Selene @ Cart Sale October 2017

Ring: Plastik – :[P]:- The Delicate Vee Ring ~ by Aikea Rieko

Necklace: RealEvil – **RE** Kitty Pearls Set ~ Crashnoww Resident

Choker: Kibitz – Mini collar [Kitten] ~ by Kathya Szczepanski (gacha item)

~ My Outfit 3 ~

Hair: Doe – Shannon (solid) – Gingers ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (Epiphany gacha)

Top/Pants: Vicarious Youth – {V*V} Allyce Sweater & Leggings – Resting Witch Face ~ by Violet Steamweaver @ Cart Sale October 2017

Doll: =EC Designs= – Voodoo Buddy – Bleeding Heart ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale October 2017

Ring: Plastik – :[P]:- The Delicate Vee Ring ~ by Aikea Rieko

Necklace: RealEvil – **RE** Kitty Pearls Set ~ Crashnoww Resident

Choker: Kibitz – Mini collar [Kitten] ~ by Kathya Szczepanski (gacha item)

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~ Furniture & Decor ~

Skybox: Luxe Sky Box – 1st Round Exclusive ~ by Blueberryxx Resident @ Luxe Box May 2016

Clock: An Lema – Dark Pleasures Wall Clock ~ by AelKennyr Rhiano @ Cart Sale October 2017

Table: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Venus Cubed – Ladies Entertainment Center ~ by Dictatorshop Resident @ Bound Box October 2017

Webs: +Half-Deer+ – Starlit Spiderwebs [Set of 5] ~ by Halogen Magic @Salem Event October 2017

Round Chair: The Loft & ARIA – Monaco Banquette Sofa V. 2 – Adult – Black ~ by Yelo Uriza

Tapestry: +Spellbound+ – Sacred Geometry Tapestry – Black ~ Kohana Xue (Arcade gacha)

Candles: * Mesh Nation * – FULL PERMISSIONS Cluster of Candles ~ by Twistia Twine

Bird Cage: +Half-Deer+ – The Mad Scientist’s Birdcage ~ by Halogen Magic

Lounger: =EC Designs= – Autumn Sunset Lounger ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale October 2017

Links — > Cart Sale, Dictatorshop, =EC Designs=

Sparks Fly From Her Finger Tips

Hi there guys! I hope you are all well and enjoying the fall colors. I know I am. I am also enjoying the fantastic creations merchants are putting out for the season. Right now the Cart Sale is having a special event for their 10 year Anniversary sale. On top of their usual 10L sale there are also gachas! This event will be going on longer than normal to give everyone plenty of time to shop. I have some peeks at what you can find there.

One of my favorite pieces this round is the gacha set from Mishmash Fusion. The Cobwebbed Dress has rich colors overlayed with spiderwebs that give it just a subtle spooky feel and the ruffle trim is nice and soft so you’ll still look cute. Each color comes in standard fitted and mesh sizes for for Maitreya, Slink Physique & Hourglass, Belleza Freya, Isis, & Venus; and eBody bodies. There are no rares so be sure to play it a few times! Only 20L a pull! To match the dress, I’m wearing The Dark Fae’s Samba heels which come fitted for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet. The rare for this gacha is a fatpack will every color option.

My wonderful friend Mits picked up another dress from Mishmash Fusion that is on sale, the Lillian Dress Day of the Dead in pink. This dress comes in the same sizes as the Cobwebbed Dress and is covered in sugar skulls on the skirt. You’ll find matching shoes shaped like coffins for standard, Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet.

Both Mits and I are wearing nail polish from Koffin Nails that are on sale at the Cart Sale. They come in appliers for Maitreya, Slink, and omega. I’m wearing the special Pumpkin Spice Latte nail polish because I am a sucker for pumpkins and anything harvest-y. Check out our nails!

The living room set is from =EC Designs= and is called the Hideaway Parlor Set, which is comprised of five pieces sold for 10L apiece. A chair, couch, coffee table, side table, and lamp for 50L is a fantastic bargain. The couches come in in a version with a blanket and leaf pattern on the storage baskets and a version without the blanket and a pumpkin on the basket. There are PG couples and single sits in the couch and single sits in the chairs so there are plenty of options for everyone in the family.

On the wall are pictures that come in a set inspired by Edgar Allen Poe created by *PAN*. Also included in the set is a shelf that is not shown and the Nevermore lettering on the table. The pumpkins are from a gacha by Sequel with just one rare that I found to be darling and perfect for adding a touch of Halloween without going scary. The candelabra in the corner has a menu that let’s you pick the metal texture, candle flame type, and light colors. Even when it’s not spooky season, these pieces are great for any home.

Lastly I wanted to share the Crystal Skull that I have on the coffee table. Made by Dark Knight Decor, this fun rotating skull in a crystal will read your fortune when touched. Varying messages are pre-loaded into the notecard contents but it is fully customizeable so you can create your own fortunes! Or make some to scare your friends. Just remember what you put out comes back to you threefold!

That is all I have to share today but I will have more for you soon. Do not wait! Go find these goodies now!

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: +Spellbound+ – Blood Moon // Chapter I : Earth ~ by Kohana Xue

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Cobwebbed Dress – Purple ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale October 2017 (gacha)

Shoes: The Dark Fae – Samba Fatpack RARE ~ by Corvi Ashdene @ Cart Sale October 2017 (gacha)

Nails: DP – Koffin Nails – FatPack – Pumpkin Spice Latte ~ by Bcreative Wilde @ Cart Sale October 2017

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~ Her Outfit ~

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Lilian Dress – Day of the Dead – Pink ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale October 2017

Shoes: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Dead Promises Platforms – Pink ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale October 2017

Nails:  DP – Koffin Nails – FatPack – Fantasy Forest ~ by Bcreative Wilde @ Cart Sale October 2017

~ Furniture & Decor ~

House: Scarlet Creative – Wimberley Farmhouse Prefab ~ by Charlotte Bartlett

Couch/Chairs/Lamp/Tables: =EC Designs= – Hideaway Parlor Set ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale October 2017 (five piece set, 10L apiece)

Pumpkins: Sequel – Peppy Pumpkins Gacha – RARE BL & Sequel – Peppy Pumpkins Gacha – 9 BL ~ by Fallacy DeCuir @ Cart Sale October 2017

Candelabra: Lunar Seasonal Designs – Menu Driven Rusted Candelabra with Party Lights ~ by Lunar Tripsa @ Cart Sale October 2017

Dog: JIAN – Sugar Skull Pup ~ by Kalia Firelyte/Jiansl Resident @ Luxe Box October 2017

Crystal orb: Dark Knight Decor – DKD – Skull Crystal Ball ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale October 2017

Wall Hangings/tablepiece: *PAN* – Poe Selfie Set ~ by Luciferkraai Resident @ Cart Sale October 2017

Links — >Mishmash Fusion, =EC Designs=, Cart Sale

Made My Skin a Little Bit Thicker

A little bit of a rant or musing to start things off today followed by a special giveaway to celebrate reaching 50 blog posts! Read on to find out about the giveaway!

Lately I have been reminiscing on some of the events of the past year or so. Remembering the people that have moved in and out of my life and the lessons I have taken from them. It is incredible what an influence some people have had in such a short time while other lessons came from mistakes or taking a wrong turn. My morning has been a bit quieter than usual as I remember those lessons.

I know my last few posts have been a bit more upbeat and summery cheerful, so this post probably seems a bit less peppy. As a human, I can only be cheerful for so long before another obstacle gets thrown in my path that tries to knock me down. But you know what? I will keep fighting for the happiness I know I deserve. Maybe I need a day or two to get back into gear, but I will never stop swinging my bat at each ball that tries to strike me out. So my adventure for today took me to a baseball field in Chicago where I practiced focusing on hitting each ball out of the park and refocusing my mind on what is important. What is that you ask? Well… Me.

Now that might sound selfish, but consider this. If you spread yourself too thin, trying to please everyone you come across, you can never be happy because you have no time for yourself and what makes you happy. This was something I’ve had to learn and really, I’m still working on it. My health and happiness are first and foremost before I can be expected to help others. I will always make time for those who are closest to me; yet I have reevaluated who those people are and adjusted my priorities accordingly to give myself the best chance of smiling every day. Life is too short. Spend it doing what you love and with the people you love.

So, you’re probably wondering by now if i will just get to the clothes I’m wearing. Don’t fret! Today I am wearing a fun T-shirt dress from Dark Water Designs that is currently at the Cart Sale in three colors and a couple solid knit versions. Included are five standard mesh sizes and fitted models for Belleza Isis & Venus, Slink Physique & Hourglass, Maitreya Lara, and TMP bodies. I really love how this dress fits and feels a bit sporty. The small clipping on the leg is really only visible because of the pose I used. Wear it to a game or at home while getting comfy on the couch. I paired it with some of my favorite sneakers from REIGN and was set for the day. Find this dress and more at the Cart Sale before it ends July 5th!

Now on to the giveaway that I mentioned. My sponsors =EC Designs= and Mishmash Fusion have kindly donated a couple gift cards to help me mark the occasion of reaching 50 blog posts. The prizes are a 500L Gift Card to =EC Designs= and a 400L Gift Card for Mishmash Fusion. If you browse my blog and Flickr, you’ll see some of the items of theirs I have blogged in the past. How to enter to win? Comment below with what you enjoy doing in the summer and your secondlife username. I will be using a random name picker to select a winner who will be announced in the comments, Facebook Page, Plurk, and Twitter. Deadline to enter will be Saturday July 8th at 5:00PM SLT.

Until next time! ~ Autumn

Credits

Hair: TRUTH HAIR – Austen – reds ~ by Truth Hawks

Dress: Dark Water Designs – 69 Tee Dress, baby pink ~ by Shadowed Luik @ Cart Sale June 2017

Shoes: REIGN – ARIANNA SNEAKERS- FATPACK ~ by Kenadeecole Resident

My Body Details

Links — > Cart Sale, Mishmash Fusion, =EC Designs=