Collabor88 – Page 26 – Pics by Peep

Kuro & Ice Cream, Ohmai!

Image July 12, 2014PeepSideshow Darkward4 Comments

I know, my blog has been gathering cobwebs lately, but I will be flooding the interwebs again, at least for the next few days. I have lots of newness and pretties to show off!

Kuro has two new releases for events Saturday, so make sure you pop over to the mainstore for some delicious ice cream and a handy table. These are for The Dreaming Tree and The Neighbourhood, so these are one-day only events. They will still be in the store later, but not at the special prices.

I’m sure you’re going to need something to do while you wait to get into Hair Fair, anyway. In case you’ve been sleeping, it has officially opened. This year I was one of the fortunate bloggers allowed early access and I promise, it is better than ever!

I am predicting that ALL of the styles from !Ohmai will be crowd favourites. Each style comes with two versions – a “plain” version and one with “Tweeter friends.” I seriously went into SQUEEEEEEEE! mode when I visited the store. And make sure you pick up the adorable gift pack; I’m not showing the contents today, but I will soon. I hope you have a chance to pick it up before I spoil the surprise 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: -tres blah- Khaki Blouse (S) – Sand by Julliette Westerburg (Available at Collabor88 July 2014)
Shorts: -tres blah- Khaki Shorts (S) – Brown by Julliette Westerburg (Available at Collabor88 July 2014)
Shoes: Pure Poison – Giulia Sandals – V3 by Shaleene Kenin (Available at Collabor88 July 2014)
*Necklace: Cae :: Kay :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft (available at Serafilms July 12-31 2014)
*Earrings: Cae :: Kay :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft (available at Serafilms July 12-31 2014)
*Nail polish: {Wicked} Peach – Pleasure Nail Appliers by Autumn Amaranth (available at Serafilms July 12-31 2014)
Hair/Hat with friends: !Ohmai Salon: Callia Tweeter Hat by Anya Ohmai (available at Hair Fair 2014)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat 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

Popsicle in hand: nani Popsicle 1 /right hand from bestie pose set by Cherry Appletor
*Ice cream in bowls: Kuro – Have ice cream (cake batter), Kuro – Have ice cream (bubble gum), Kuro – Have ice cream (vanilla) & Kuro – Have ice cream (cotton candy) by Luana Dawg (available for The Dreaming Tree July 12, 2014)
*Table: Kuro – Shelf table (Light) by Luana Dawg (available at a discounted price for The Neighbourhood July 12, 2014)

Pose: ..::Vibe::.. – Free Spirit 09_ by Journey Lorakeet

Marsha, Marsha, Where’s Alice?

Image May 11, 2014May 11, 2014PeepSideshow Darkward23 Comments

Amazingly, I got another chance to do a shoot with Rwah last night. This time I was only supposed to be the model; I had no plans to actually take photos, having given up on that earlier when my creativity took flight. But Rwah is such a wizard at setting scenes that I couldn’t help but snap off a single shot.

Yep, you read that right – this is the only photo I took. As I explained to Rwah, “Peep Pictaking 101” is to take 20 or more shots using different Windlight settings and hoping for the best. Imagine my surprise when I took a look at this photo and decided it wasn’t half bad.

Perhaps some of Rwah’s magic is rubbing off on me; I have never before been happy enough with a single shot to publish it. A quick tweak to give it a faded Polaroid feel and I was set.

We are showing off the “Wish you were here” house from Scarlet Creative for this month’s Collabor88. While this round of “Milkshakes and Turntables” is more of a 50’s theme, the house reminded us both of The Brady Bunch. I never understood how an architect would build a house that had only two bedrooms for six kids to share, yet could afford a live-in housekeeper.

So in answer to the question, Marsha, Alice is tucked away in her private suite, laughing that you and your sisters are crowded into a single room, fighting over the bathroom with your brothers 😉

You can pop over to Rwah’s blog to check out the credits for the set and her outfit and to see her interpretation of the scene.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Shirt: Tee*fy Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt Floral by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 May 2014)
Jeans: Tee*fy Leah High-Waisted Skinny Jeans Original by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 May 2014)
Shoes: Ingenue :: Lydia Slingbacks :: Blush by Betty Doyle
Hair: Amacci Hair Daphne ~ Sangria by Carina Larsen
Earrings: Cae :: Promise :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Medium 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 by the Scarlet Creative Rockin Sofa – Banana Split by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Collabor88 May 2014)

Supporting Calas Galadhon

Image March 13, 2014March 22, 2014PeepSideshow Darkward7 Comments

Spring has returned to Calas Galadhon Park so I had to pop over to pay it a visit. Ty Tenk and Truck Meredith never disappoint and the park is as lovely in spring as it was charming in winter.

One thing you may notice on your visit is that the donation kiosks have been changed to reflect a monthly target amount. As of May, Ty & Truck will have to reduce the amount they personally put toward the $1,485 US dollars cost for them to maintain the full 11 sims. Yes, you read that right. That is the total in US dollars they contribute monthly to make the park available to SL residents.

This means, in effect, that if donations don’t meet a certain level, part of the park may have to be closed.

If you visit Calas Galadhon and have a few Lindens to spare, please drop them into one of the kiosks on your favourite sim. Or split it between several sims if you are in love with more than one. They pool the money for the payment, but the donation kiosk you choose will help them decide which sims to keep and which to let go, if it comes to that. Because this park is so special I would hate to see any of it disappear, but as always, real life commitments often get in the way of our Second Life dreams so this decision is completely understandable. You can read more about this on the Calas Galadhon Park blog.

I chose this location to photograph because I have always loved this painting, The Singing Butler by Jack Vettriano. Is it my favourite location at Calas Galadhon Park? Well, it is one of many. I made small donations on two of the sims, but I will be going back to add to that total. There are so many delightful spots in the park that I want to help preserve. Please, if you have a preference, head over to help out Ty and Truck. Even if you don’t have a favourite but do have a few extra Lindens tucked away for a rainy day, this is a wonderful way to help support these two people who have given so much beauty to the residents of our virtual world.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Umbrella: *BOOM* Rain no rain umbrella. -lemon- by Aranel Ah (gacha prize at The Arcade March 2014)
Top: Tee*fy Marlene Blouse Lemon/offShoulder by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 March 2014)
Skirt: (Milk Motion) silk skater skirt – white/black by Marie Lauridsen (available at Collabor88 March 2014)
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer – MG Necklace – Patience – Heart Watch Pendant – Long – GOLD by Maxi Gossamer
Shoes: KIM-Mia S.Heel-(Requires Slink Feet)-Yellow by Kimberly Flagon (purchased at Slink West)
Hair: *ARGRACE* MIZUKI – Red by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Bare Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eye Makeup: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Smokey Eyes by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Mid by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri