Apple May Designs

Ivanka

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This is going to be a very quick post to let you know about the Ivanka gown at Apple May Designs for Lazy Sunday. Normally this is a one-day sale, but Apple has the dress out now through Sunday. If you have ever shopped Lazy Sunday, you know that means 75L!

The dress comes in a variety of colours. Feeling rather virtuous today, I chose the Pearl (white).

Hey…no laughing! I can feel virtuous sometimes, ya know 😉

The necklace and earrings are from Cae at Wayward Winter, which runs through January 30. The necklace is actually a double necklace – I’m just showing the upper part. I love this option – it makes accessorising so simple.

You have your list now. Go forth and buy pretty stuff!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Apple May Designs Ivanka Gown (Maitreya) – Pearl by Apple May (available at the main store for Lazy Sunday through January 24)
*Necklace: Cae :: Peyton :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft (available at Wayward Winter through January 30)
*Earrings: Cae :: Peyton :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft (available at Wayward Winter through January 30)
Headpiece: *LODE* Head Accessory – Melody [white] by Chirzaka Vlodovic (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby January 2016)
Hair: Amacci Hair Anastasia ~ Sangria by Carina Larsen
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia

Flowers: {anc} Hatsuyume / flower branch white by aki69 (gacha prize)
*Glitter: [ keke ] shimmer dust by Kean Kelly

Pose: GLITTERATI – Backed up – 9 by Katey Coppola (modified with Animare HUD by yt Recreant)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

NO Cats Allowed

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The cuteness factor of the things in this photo is off the charts! So many adorable, cuddly things to talk about…

I’ll start with the boots from Apple May Designs. Fur, pearls and bows are a perfect combination to place them in the cuteness category. Available at Cosmopolitan, they come in white or black and are adorably priced, as well.

Next up is the snuggly jacket from {amiable}. I can feel the warmth just looking at it and the big bow is super cute. You need to hurry a bit to pick this up at Wayward Market, which closes on January 10th.

And what about my long little buddy there? I had to get to TMD to grab this little dauchshund from [sau]. Having once been owned by a little doxie, I was enraptured by the spunky character of these dogs captured so perfectly. Such personality!

While I was there, I went absolutely nuts over the pose props from Toro. Be sure you check them out; there are two different sets, or you can grab both in a fatpack.

I’ve blogged the kittens from JIAN before, but they are well-worth bringing out again. Especially because in true cat-like fashion, they are completely ignoring the rules 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Jacket: {amiable}Big Collar and Bow Girly Winter Coat by nodoka Vella (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10th)
Pants: Blueberry – Denise – Leggings Full Length – Maitreya by Blueberryxx
*Boots: Apple May Designs Flurries – Ivory *Standard* by Apple May (available at Cosmopolitan through Jan. 16th)
Hat/hair: *ARGRACE* Baseball cap2/Grace – Red by rika Oyen
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Kittens: JIAN :: A Very Kitten Christmas – White Kitten, Calico Kitten & Ginger Tabby Kitten by Jinasl (gacha prizes)
Dog: [sau]Tooldog[1][naked] by NiR McBride (available at TMD January 2016)
*Wall: Apple Fall Farrow Garden Wall by Warehousefifteendesigns (Wayward Events Group Gift at Wayward Market through Jan. 10th)
Ground/snow: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 – 4 (clearing) by Alex Bader
Paint set/pose: Toro. Wheatpaste set by Jammeh (available at TMD January 2016)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

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