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Adrift On The Tide Of Dreams

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And all my days are trances,
And all my nightly dreams
Are where thy grey eye glances,
And where thy footstep gleams–
In what ethereal dances,
By what eternal streams.

~EDGAR ALLAN POE, To One in Paradise

There has probably been written more about dreams than I have had. I tend not to remember mine in the morning, so I try to concentrate more on day dreams. Imagining myself in places that I have never been and likely never will see, psychedelic whirlwinds of colour, sound and imagery that leave me breathless with my heart pounding. It is those moments when my imagination expands my universe to a place where I can recline on a downy-soft bed, afloat on a gentle tide. Where the sounds of the waves seduce me with their eternal dances.

At work I am known for “going into the zone,” where a colleague must call my name several times before I respond. Usually I am just focused on my work, tuning out the conversation and noise around me. But sometimes, if there is a smile on my face, you can be sure I am adrift on the tide of dreams.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Corset: Salt & Pepper S&P Corsage Alina by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at We Love Role-Play through May 31, 2015)
Panties: *LACUNA* Cleo Lingerie – White by LacunaInc
*Necklace: Salt & Pepper S&P Necklace Sarah by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at We Love Role-Play through May 31, 2015)
Earrings: Cae :: Entangled :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: *ARGRACE* AZAMI – Auburn by rika Oyen
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 05 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Bed/pose: Vagabond – Julie’s Bed by Shawneese Offcourse (available at Collabor88 May 2015)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Love Letters

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More than kisses, [love] letters mingle souls.
~John Donne

It is a lost art – the writing of a love letter. Taking pen to paper and pouring out your soul to your beloved. The trepidation, the shakiness of hand as you put into words the song of your heart. It is written; it is forever documented, to be cherished, to be read and re-read, pressed to a heart, words now immortal.

A text message just isn’t the same.

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Joy Fellini has taken a collection of love letters and created a masterpiece. While haute couture isn’t usually my thing, this dress captured my imagination and left me breathless. In stunning detail, Joy’s creation swept me up into the exhilaration of finding a love letter left on my pillow, the fluttering of my heart as I hear the paper rustling, my fingers trembling as I smooth the creases of the letter his hands touched.

Fellini Couture is open in a new location; the store is still being filled with her beautiful and inspired fashions, but it is worth a trip, if only to gasp in awe at her inspirations and the beautiful setting for her store.

Go and visit. Perhaps not better than kisses, but it will touch your soul.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Fellini Couture– Love Letter gown by Joy Fellini
*Head dress: Fellini Couture– Love Letter hat by Joy Fellini
*Necklace & Bracelet: Salt & Pepper S&P Set Sarah by xxSaltandPepperxx
Ring: Cae :: Promise :: Ring by Caelan Hancroft
Earrings: Cae :: Entangled :: Earring by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: *ARGRACE* AZAMI – Ginger by rika Oyen
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 05 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose 1st photo: !bang – stand 494 by Luna Jubilee
Pose 2nd photo: oOo Studio Poses by Olaenka Chesnokov oOo fever_six

Photos taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Location: Fellini Couture

Cafe Chic

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Nothing says “cafe chic” like this cool soft cap from JfL Hats. Paired with an awesome pair of jeans and peek-a-boo top to show off my amazing ink, it won’t take much encouragement for me to slip onto the stool and start reciting bad poetry.

Now I just need an audience.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Nylon Outfitters (NO) Metallic Gold Lace Crop Top by Nylon Pinkney
Jeans: Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans * S #2 by Onyx LeShelle
*Hat: JfL Hats soft cap V.2_rust by Johnfrancis Laville
Bracelet: (Yummy) To The Moon & Back Bracelet – Gold by Polyester Partridge (available at No. 21 through May 11 2015)
Shoes: Ingenue :: Marie Heels (Maitreya) :: Latte by Betty Doyle
Hair: Analog Dog AD – 42 – light reds by Queue Marlowe (heavily edited)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Tattoo: Space Mermaid – Covet by Alexandria Enchanted (available at No. 21 through May 11 2015)
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Stools/pose: Diesel Works DW Barstool v.2011.Br/S by Rogan Diesel
Bar, lights and accessories on bar: LISP – Vine “Vite” Bistro Set v3 1 by Pandora Popstar
Rug: Apple Fall AF Ruffled Rug by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Wall hanging: Apple Fall AF Hanging Art by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Paintings: Apple Fall AF Frame Shelf by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Sconces: Apple Fall Neva’s Finial Wall Sconce by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Shelf: Apple Fall Neva’s Kitchen Shelf RARE by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Bench: Apple Fall Neva’s Sideboard by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Fireplace: Apple Fall AF Stature Fireplace RARE by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Boat: Apple Fall AF Harry’s Boat by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Blocks: Zaara [home] : 13 Block prints by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Flowers: Apple Fall Roses Jug by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Wood basket: Apple Fall AF Woodstock by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Build: Scarlet Creative Work Live Loft by Charlotte Bartlett

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet