T Is For Torch Song

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It’s quarter to three
There ain’t no one in the place except you and me
So set ’em up, Joe
I’ve got a little story you ought to know

~ Lyrics from “One For My Baby” by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen

A smokey bar, a melancholy piano and a beauty singing of lamented love. The perfect recipe for a torch song.

I’m not into fantasy or role play so I don’t usually visit Genre, but when I saw the theme this round was “Big Bands” I had to go. And I am happy I did.

This torch that I’ve found
Must be drowned or it soon might explode
So make it one for my baby
One more for the road
A long, long road

~ From “One For My Baby”

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress Kastle Rock Couture : :KR: Marlena Gown – Nude by Spooky Mistwallow (available at Genre April 2014)
Necklace/earrings: ::: Krystal ::: Behira – Jewelry Set – Gold by Krystal Jenkins (available at Genre April 2014)
Hairpiece: Volstead . Peacock Headband . Gold/Black by Dolce Blackflag
Hair: Analog Dog AD – norma – dark reds by Queue Marlowe
Lips: Senzafine .:SF:. “Moonglow” Lip Color: Vintage Reds – Candy Apple by Synjari Myriam (available at Genre April 2014)
Nail appliers: Senzafine .:SF:. “Moonglow” Full Color: Vintage Reds by Synjari Myriam (available at Genre April 2014)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Mic stand/pose: .mien. {vocals} by Connie Stratten (available at Genre April 2014)
Piano: ..::A.O.W::.. MESH Piano by worldwide Wonder
Tan vases: The Beachstore Patio Set Vases by Paula001 Goldschein
Black vase: PILOT – Larkin Set – Vase by Kaz Nayar
Build: Barnesworth Anubis [ba] south beach penthouse skybox by Barnesworth Anubis

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD

S Is For She Of The Mountains

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In Hindu culture, Parvati, “She of the mountains,” is the consort of Shiva, the Supreme God within Shaivism. But she is a goddess in her own right, the goddess of Power and the source of all power and weapons. She can be both wrathful and benevolent. In some legends, she is the woman behind the man but in others she is superior to Shiva. She is, in other words, the prototypical woman, showing her strength in various incarnations.

Also from Hindu culture comes Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, nature, arts and music. She represents enlightenment, creativity and eloquence. She is also multi-faceted and a role model for everyone.

From Greek mythology is Athena, the goddess of knowledge, strength, just warfare and the arts. She is one of the strongest goddesses in Greek culture. In fact, city of Athens was named for her.

Gods and goddesses is the motif at this month’s round of The Theme Park. You can find inspiration from all three of these goddesses – Parvati by Sax Shepherd Design, Saraswati from .:CoLLisions:. and Athena from Coquet. Each offers a beautiful representation of they goddess they have chosen.

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Here is a closer look at Parvati, the stunning jewels and the front of the lovely tatto inspired by Saraswati. Obviously, the designers of this round of The Theme Park have drawn on the creativity and knowledge of the goddesses they have chosen to honour.

In case you didn’t know already, Pose Fair 2014 is now open! I am using one of the natural Body Shot poses from Image Essentials to highlight my portrayal of a goddess 🙂

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Coquet. Athena Dress by Tabitha Marquez (available at The Theme Park April 2014)
*Head & eyebrow jewels: Sax Shepherd Design ! !SSD ~ Devi Jewels ~ Parvati by Sax Shepherd (available at The Theme Park April 2014)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Hawk Mesh Hair – Flaming cherry by MissAllSunday Lemon
*Tattoo: .:CoLLisions:. – .:CoLL:. Sarashwati by Guenevere Decuir (available at The Theme Park April 2014)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose 1: Image Essentials – IE – Body Shot 2 by kay Weston (available at Pose Fair 2014)

Location: Skye Elgol

R Is For Romance

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It is spring in the northern hemisphere and that is the time of year when romance is in the air…along with the pollen. But it is autumn here in the antipodes and romance will bloom in any season.

Right now in Second Life we are on the cusp of Pose Fair season. It starts on Saturday, April 19 at 12pm SLT (noon). There are a lot of lovely new couples’ poses that are perfect for showing off the romantic side of your life. I’ll link to the Pose Fair location when it opens; in the meantime, you can check out the Hottie Cooterati blog and Pose Fair Flickr page to see more of what is coming Update: Pose Fair 2014 is now open!

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