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I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

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BishBox, a themed subscription box for the edgier women of Second Life has had some great themes since it began several months ago. I have to say, though, that the July box is my very favourite. The “Femme Fatale” theme is right in my wheelhouse and I love the slightly glamourous, slightly mysterious, totally sexy items.

As soon as I saw the scarf and sunglasses from (Yummy), I knew I had to create my style around them. This classically sexy dress from VARONIS, also from BishBox, was perfect for the look I wanted to create. I felt like a 50’s movie starlet as soon as I slid it on! In all honesty, I probably should have found a convertible and shot the photo flying down the highway, but 1.) That would have taken the focus away from my outfit and 2.) That’s a LOT of work! Instead, I wandered around the LEA sims (Linden Endowment for the Arts) and stumbled upon One Tree Hill (LEA7). This is a lovely sim, inspired by the album The Joshua Tree by U2. Through vignettes and signage, the creator tells the story of the songs. It is a nice place to wander, listen to the fantastic album via the in-world stream and just chill.

It worked for the photo, but I still want that convertible. It seems I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Dress: VARONIS – Natalia Dress [Black] [Maitreya] by ZaraSuto (from BishBox July 2017)
*Scarf & sunglasses: (Yummy) Femme Fatale Set by Polyester Partridge (from BishBox July 2017)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
*Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Lona v1.1 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi

Pose: Stand from VISTA ANIMATIONS MIRIAM BENTO AO by Vistanimations
Location: One Tree Hill (LEA7)

The Swan

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I made myself a promise this week that I would head over to Le lac des cygnes (Swan Lake), home sim of blogger buddy Cougar Sangria. This sultry seductress isn’t just a pretty face (although you may argue that point when you see her header photo on her blog). She is an accomplished sim designer and landscape artist. By opening her home sim to the public, you can be fortunate enough to see her immaculate work.

I was taken by the serenity of the sim; the music soundtrack is classical tranquility and the flora and fauna are simply stunning. The manor house is beautiful, but truly, it is the grounds that held me captive. She says in her blog that over half of the prims used are for landscaping, and I will believe that. In fact, I was so taken by this lush field of flowers that the luscious lake didn’t even make it into the photo. I apologise for that…kinda. To see it, you will just need to pay a visit yourself.

I wanted a feminine background for the outfit I put together, so Le lac des cygnes and its gardens were the perfect setting. The delicate pink lingerie and stunning earrings, plus the dramatic eye makeup are all from the July round of BishBox, aptly themed, “Femme Fatale.” The lingerie from [Glitzz] comes in separate pieces with a huge array of textures to choose from, while the earrings (with matching necklace) from MINIMAL have both silver and gold options. These can easily become staple pieces.

Speaking of staple pieces, Annie Melson of *Just BECAUSE* has listened to her customers and created a lovely skirt that is designed to be worn over tight-fitting tops. With the difficulty of layering mesh, this makes this skirt a must-have. It comes with four options: sheer, sheer with panties, solid and solid with panties so you are covered (no pun intended) for any wardrobe eventuality. The “with panties” version is great for tops while the “no panties” version is perfect to wear with body suits. In fact, it was created as a request to have a complimentary skirt for the recently-released Isa bodysuit. If you don’t already have it, make sure you grab it when you stop by the main store to pick up this skirt. Oh, and you can still wear the skirt with midriff-baring tops; it just will be a bit looser around the waist.

Do visit Le lac des cygnes. It is a classic in its own right and well worth your time. Please be respectful of the rules and enjoy this idyllic setting.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Top, underbust and panties: [Glitzz] Femme Lingerie by Lissa Bohm (from BishBox July 2017)
*Skirt: JustBECAUSE~IsadoreSkirt(Sheer)~FatPack~Lara by Annie Melson (New Mainstore Release)
*Earrings: MINIMAL – Fatale Earrings – Silver by Ors Quan (from BishBox July 2017)
Hair: Sintiklia Hair Jasmine by Sintikliasims
*Eyeshadow: .Identity. Body Shop IDTTY Faces – CATWA Appliers [Fatale Eyeshadow] by Melissa Hindrabar (from BishBox July 2017)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
*Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Lona v1.1 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi

Pose: Le Poppycock-Truth drug by Olivia Lalonde
Location: Le lac des cygnes

Oh, So French

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Bonsoir et ooh la la, mes amis! Despite three years of high school French, that is about all you will get from me in the way of français. The title was inspired by the Paris lingerie by Salt & Pepper for the July round of Mesh Body Addicts. This lingerie has a very nostalgic feel and is uber sexy, yet demure. The tight ponytail from TETRA out of the July Luxe Box works beautifully with the look and feel and the Orangery by Scarlet Creative, also from Luxe Box, is the ideal setting.

There was a lot more to the setting of this photo, but as is so often the case, it was lost on the cutting room floor. Had I just plopped down the build, shoved in the bench and flounced onto it, I would have gotten done a lot more quickly. But then I wouldn’t have had the luxury of feeling like a French girl for an afternoon.

C’est tellement français
[subtitle] It is oh, so French

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Lingerie/stockings: Salt & Pepper S&P lingerie Paris by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at Mesh Body Addicts through August 1st)
Necklace & Earrings: ERSCH – Stephy Set by AkaneRini
Hair: TETRA – Lemon Hair by NataPortolo (Luxe Box July 2017)
Shoes: AZOURY – Naito high heel shoe Turquoise [Maitreya] by Aniki Seetan (available at Souled Out July 2017)
*Lipstick: Zibska Pasha Catwa Applier by Zib Scaggs (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Eyeshadow: Zibska Tamia Omega Applier by Zib Scaggs (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
*Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Lona v1.1 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi

Bench/pose: Stockholm&Lima: Little Victorian Sitting Bench by Surrealia Anatine (former Deco(c)rate item)
Build: Scarlet Creative Imogen Orangery by Charlotte Bartlett (Luxe Box July 2017)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet