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Deviously Delicious Designs

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I really hate love when a designer launches a release and I immediately think, “Gotta have that!” I’m not shy about shopping, and I am fortunate enough to be able to buy pretty much what I want, so it’s normally a cause for celebration, not angst. I’m usually decisive about a style that I want; it’s when the devious designer releases so many colours or prints that I like that the trouble begins. That’s what happened when I saw the new Briony shorts and Cary double tank tops from erratic. I was in a total state of panic. Which to choose??? It is a cruel dilemma, to be sure! And just so you can be dazzled by these new items, you can drool over them on erratic’s blog or the Marketplace store (sort by Age: Newest First to go directly to the most recent releases).

Now, I will admit to succumbing to fatpack fever on many occasions. But I’m trying to be more disciplined when it comes to shopping. I agonised long and hard over the decision and finally went with the white shorts (which are surprisingly sparse in my wardrobe) and the very summery stripes-lemon tank. The tank has a system layer underneath the mesh top that tucks into the shorts, or you can be more daring and forgo the layer to bare your toned and tanned tummy. It’s just the outfit for a warm day, and this colour goes perfectly with the cup of lemonade I grabbed to revitalise me after my agonising decision!

On another note (so this doesn’t turn out to be totally a fashion post), I was pleased my Picmonkey tutorials were included in the SL Blogger Support photo processing list. While I was checking out the page, I noticed Harlow Heslop’s Photoshop Essentials Tutorial. I have been a follower of her blog for quite a long time and I remember when she posted this. However, at the time I hadn’t yet started using PS and while I read it when it was published, I promptly forgot about it. But now that I’m trying to tame that particular beast, I revisited it and attempted to use her tips on blur in the photo above. It’s yet another effect I have to perfect, but I do like how the ocean is less focused, leading the eye to the subject of the picture – me and these deviously delicious designs 😉

On Top Of The Mountain

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I said I wouldn’t give up. And I won’t. I’m still trying to find the key that unlocks landscape photography for me. So far, I only seem to be knocking at the door with nobody home and not even a credit card to my name to try to pick the lock. But I’ll persevere.

I visited a spot yesterday (it’s not a public place, so I can’t give you a ride to check it out) and was captivated by the amazing view from the mountain-top lookout there. I was given permission to take photos and share them, though I’m afraid I didn’t do this glorious outlook justice. The vast expanse of mountains, river and sky took my breath away. I’ll blame my amazement at the view on the poor quality of the shots 😉

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I’ll keep working on it, though. I am constantly dazzled by the creations of the residents of Second Life. And I’ll continue to hone my skills so I can try to give you a glimpse of the wonder I encounter whenever I wander our virtual world. Whether by the sea, in an art gallery or aviary, or on top of the mountain.

My Weird SL Questions Meme – The Old Underwear Debate

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You know, at the risk of sounding like a complaining old whine-bag, I really loved last week’s meme! Creating a movie poster was so much fun and I was astonished at how many people jumped in and shared theirs, not only on Berry’s blog, but on Flickr and at LEA11!

This week, Berry decided to go a bit easier on us, but there’s always a method behind her madness…she gets to find out all kinds of juicy tidbits about those of us foolish brave enough to take part 😉 Here are the instructions for this week’s cunning attempt to ferret out all the embarrassing goss about ourselves:

Monday Meme Instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers into your blog post, delete my answers and input your own. Remember to leave your link in this meme’s comments so we can all come by, read your answers and secretly judge you.

Which was the last sim you visited? (Other than your home) Apple Fall, looking for goodies for home.

Does your avatar look like the real you? Only in my dreams 😦 We both have blue eyes and…um…um…two arms and two legs? That’s close, right? Right?? RIGHT???

Do you wear underwear/panties underneath your clothing when out and about on the grid? Yes, unless I put on an old outfit that doesn’t include them. (See below)

If you won a million linden dollars, what would be the first thing you buy inworld? I think I would pay to have all tummy talkers (particularly the ones with spelling and grammatical errors) and talking genitals removed from the grid.

Have you ever bought something in SL and then realized afterwards that you had already owned it from before? More often than I am willing to mention here. *sighs and blushes*

Have you ever done anything in Second Life that would be considered illegal in real life? Illegal is such a harsh word. Although undressing oneself in the middle of a crowded store on a General sim shouldn’t really be considered illegal if one did it by accident…right? Right?? RIGHT??? (See below)

If you could go out on a date with any other avatar, who would it be? Moos Hultcrantz No, I don’t even know him. Yes, I know he’s happily married in RL & SL and I’m in a happy relationship myself, but I’d KILL to pick up a few photo tips from him over a nice Crème brĂťlĂŠe 😉

Who, in your opinion, was the greatest avatar to ever slive? This is a tough one. I don’t get out much. I’m gonna totally fangirl here and say Whiskey Monday because she’s just so friggin’ cute and sweet and talented! Oh…and as a bonus, she’s still aSLive! \o/

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done inworld? So as not to repeat some of my previous indiscretions (Berry, you really are nosy!), I guess I’ll mention the time I was trying on a demo in a store and when finished, clicked on an outfit in my inventory to replace what I was wearing, so as not to end up naked, only to discover that the dress had broken links and of course, I had created this outfit prior to my undies-wearing days and ended up…yep…bare-butt in the middle of a 50% off sale 😮

If your avatar had a mind of its own, what do you think it would say to you? “I’m glad YOUR closet isn’t as much of a disaster as mine is!”

Oh, and in case you’re wondering, even though I have an alpha under the dress in the photo above that covers all of the bits (and then some), I am wearing the most adorable daisy pasties and thong 😀

Stuff I’m wearing:

Dress: !Rebel Hope – Bali Mesh Dress Cream and Champagne
Headpiece: *BOOM* Tiare Crown (white/yellow) (available at Summerfest ’13)
Shoes: Slink Ilena Sandals White
Skin: [:T:] Helena / powder (red) :: 09 with [:T:] Tiny Heart Mole (group gift)
Hair: Magika Intended
Hand & Feet by Slink
!Necklace(Pale Gold) /OSENBEI necklace[MANDALA] Gold
Pasties & thong: from a Carrie’s Lingerie VIP group gift (no longer available)

Pose: Olive Juice- M Summer Lookbook 2 (available at Summerfest ’13)