Author: PeepSideshow Darkward

Starting The New Year With A Bang

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OK, so maybe the “bang” happened several months ago…

Actually, it began over a year ago for Apple May’s update of the Baby Bump. Version 2.0 has several upgrades:

– New hud controlled belly progression with FOUR stages
– Omega compatibility
– Skin appliers included + Skin Tinter
– Easy to use hud for hiding/showing different clothing layers
– Now provides 4 layers: skin, under garments, tattoo, and clothes.
– Easy to use hud controlled layers with on/off buttons as well as blend or mask alpha options
– Previous appliers DO work on your updated belly!

I have to say that while skin matching has never been a strength of mine, I was able to very closely match my PXL Natural skin using the HUD. I actually didn’t have to do much blending in Photoshop for this photo. I don’t have any appliers for the product, so I can’t personally vouch for how those work, but I have never had problems with appliers for any other product, so I wouldn’t anticipate any issues with these. The HUD is simple to use and it can be minimised on your screen, out of the way when you are not editing.

While this isn’t a product I would buy for myself (not planning any SL pregnancies), but for those of you who are looking for new beginnings, it is a well-crafted product with loads of capability. If you already own one and are expecting another bundle of joy, you can receive the update. If you did not receive your update just visit the redelivery tab on the information board in store to have it redelivered. If your purchase was prior to February 2014 please contact Italia Villota to verify your purchase.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Bra & panties: erratic / valentina – lingerie / rose SET (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 through January 6)
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.ANGEL . by Viking
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Baby bump: Apple May Designs Baby Bump v2.0 by Apple May
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia

Bed: NOMAD // Romantic Daybed by Piraiyah Novikov
Flowers: {anc} Hatsuyume / flower branch (stand) white by aki69 (gacha prize)
Beads: {anc} nebra beads [sungold] pole by aki69
*Glitter: [ keke ] shimmer dust by Kean Kelly

*Pose: aDORKable Poses Lay Back by Adorkable Peapod (from the Brazen Hussy Chair) – leg position edited with Animare HUD by YT Recreant
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

Watching The New Year Begin

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Here is wishing everyone a happy 2016. I hope your year is full of joy and prosperity, health and good cheer. Thank you for stopping by this little space of mine; I really have enjoyed sharing my Second Life with you and getting to know those of you who have struck up a conversation on your visits.

I usually do a “year in review” post about this time, but instead, this year instead of an evaluation of the past, I’m going to focus on watching the new year begin.

I hope to see you looking back.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-SIMONE by JadenArt
Body: Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Skin: Base skin for LeLutka & Maitreya Mesh Body by Aida Ewing
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings
Hat/hair: *ARGRACE* Wide brim hat / ITO by rika Oyen
Earrings: Cae :: Elusive :: Earring by Caelan Hancroft
*Top: Salt & Pepper S&P Corsage Alina by xxSaltandPepperxx (available for MIX January 2016)
Leggings: Blueberry – Denise – Leggings Full Length – Maitreya by Blueberryxx

Pose: PF10- F – WDK by Kurt Mortensen (NLA)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

Happy fri.day…Starting Thursday

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fri.day is having an end of year sale! Everything, including gift cards (but excluding gachas) will be marked down 50%. It starts Thursday, December 31st and runs through January 7th. It’s the perfect time to grab a pair of heels to complete your New Year’s Eve ensemble, some boots to dress up your wintery outfits, some socks to keep your toes toasty and even latch on to a gift card for someone special – or hang onto it, so you can take advantage of the half-price savings for future releases.

Whether you’re home nursing a hangover on New Year’s Day or working on your resolutions, it’s guaranteed to be a happy fri.day with this awesome sale.

*Edit: I’m doing something I have never done before. I have changed the photo in my blog. After posting it, I decided to go back and rework the shot. Normally I wouldn’t have had time to do that – gotta love being on holiday!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Shoes: fri.day – Bobbie.Pumps (Ruby) – Maitreya by Darling Monday
Knickers, suspenders and stockings: erratic / valentina – lingerie / rose SET (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 through Jan. 6, 2016)
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings
Body and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Pose: flowey in dreams #1 by Flutter Memel

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet