Moods

Tell Me The Story

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1 Wistful

I didn’t really have a reason for this photo. I just put on an outfit, rezzed a few items, plopped down on the suitcase and played with Windlight until I found something I liked.

I think there is a story here, looking at the image. Is she moving in or moving on? Or is she simply taking shelter on her travels?

Will you tell me the story?

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Jacket: [Foxes] – Aviator Jacket – S – Worn by Tyr Rozenblum (available at No21)
Skirt: Maitreya Mini Skirt * Dark Leather Russet S by Onyx LeShelle
Boots: REIGN.– Fiona Boots-(SLINK) Tan by Kenadeecole (available at No21)
Necklace: Purple Moon :: PM :: Venice Necklace -Halloween Edition- by Poulet Koenkamp
Earrings: Purple Moon :: PM :: Venice Earrings -Halloween Edition- by Poulet Koenkamp
Hair: MINA Hair – Lena by Mina Nakamura
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Mid 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

*Letter in hand: Kuro – Remnants of a war by Luana Dawg
Suitcase: Apple Fall AF Worn Luggage Bag by Apple Fall (gacha prize)
Rug: Apple Fall AF Ruffled Rug by Apple Fall (gacha prize)
Painting on floor: Apple Fall AF New Arrival Painting by Apple Fall (gacha prize)
Paintings above fireplace:
Zaara [home] : 15 Vintage frame *oval* by Zaara Kohime
Zaara [home] : 18 Vintage frame *horizontal* by Zaara Kohime
Zaara [home] : 15 Vintage frame *oval* by Zaara Kohime
Zaara [home] : 19 Vintage frame *square* by Zaara Kohime

Build: Trompe Loeil – Attic Skybox + Surround by Cory Edo

Pose : oOo Studios vaki_four by Oleanka Chesnokov

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Spring Forward, Fall Back

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1 Autumn Blight3

It is the time of year when those of us who follow Daylight Savings Time start changing our clocks. Here in Australia, we did it this weekend. I, of course, forgot. Because it is our spring, that means moving the clock forward an hour. Yet after over 14 years in Australia, October still feels like it should be autumn.

The fall months have always been my favourite. The gradually cooling temperatures, the crisp and riotous colours of the changing leaves and the promise of longer nights to snuggle down into soft, comforting blankets are special moments of the season to me. It is a time of transition that speaks not of an ending, but of a beginning of seasonal festivities to be shared with friends and loved ones.

Here in Australia, that is all turned on its head. October brings springtime, new growth and bounteous blossoms, but also a rise of allergic reactions. I have already abandoned my woolly nightshirts for tee-shirts and open windows as I try to find a cool spot on the pillow when I lie down to sleep. When I dream, it is of bonfires, hay rides and mulled cider around an open fire. When I awake, it is to covers tossed to the floor and a sheen of perspiration on my face. As my body adjusts to the time change, the morning light that awoke me just a few days ago is still an hour away when the alarm jars me from my seasonal dreams.

At least in Second Life I can recreate the season, falling back on my midwestern memories of oranges, golds and red. Of the walks through a meadow, glorying in the magical glow that only comes from an autumnal sunset.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Jacket/top: *Fishy Strawberry* Ducato Leather Jacket S – Brown by Fae Eriksen
Jeans: tulip. Alana Jeans S Classic by Minami Susanowa
Boots: (LaRoo) Shotgun Boots (Brown) by LaRooShoes (store closed)
Hair: *ARGRACE* Mia – Ginger by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) 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

Pose: Eternal Dream Poses *ED* Trudi 09 by Fata Boa

Location: My home

Wine & Roses

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I don’t like wine. I wish when I opened a bottle, rose petals poured out.

Add a little music and candlelight and it would be a perfect evening.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Jumpsuit: Baiastice_Anais Mesh Jumpsuit-REDBERRY by Sissy Pessoa (available at The Dressing Room Fusion June 2014)
Shoes: Ingenue :: Minette Heels (Slink Add-On) :: Candy (colour available for Shoe21 June 2014)
*Necklace: Cae :: Melly :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft (available at The Seraphim Social June 2014)
Hair: *ARGRACE* MIZUKI – Auburn by rika Oyen
Rose petals: LISP Pink Petals (recoloured) by Pandora Popstar
Candle: LISP – Red Petals and Candle by Pandora Popstar
Music sheets: LISP – Music Sheets by Pandora Popstar
Wine bottle: Trompe Loeil – Seashell White Wine Bottle by Cory Edo
Wine glass: Trompe Loeil – Tall Wine Glass by Cory Edo

Pose: Del May Poses – DM – Sigh by Del May

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD