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Appreciation And Wonderment

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I logged in to Second Life yesterday, and while sorting through inbound goodies, I stumbled upon a notecard.

Congratulations!! You have been nominated for a 2017 BVN Blogger and Vlogger Award in the following categories:

♥♥ Blogger or Vlogger of the Year (overall)
♥♥ Best Female Fashion Blogger

To say that I was stunned and honoured is an understatement of epic proportions. While I have been nominated for awards in the past, I was especially humbled by these nominations because I have had some real life issues in the last year which have affected my ability to blog. Without going into detail, it is harder and harder for me to compose and edit photographs. I still find pleasure in blogging, though, so I will continue as long as I feel I can do justice to the works of the wonderfully talented creators of Second Life. One day I will come to the decision that I no longer feel my work is up to my own standards and I will retire. I probably won’t stop taking photos; I just won’t publish them.

The categories for which I was nominated are tabulated votes by the judging panel. In other words, you won’t be able to vote for me yourself. However, there are several other categories that are eligible for public vote. I encourage you to visit the BVN website and cast your votes for some extremely talented vloggers and bloggers. You can click the photo below to go directly to the voting page.

The full list of nominees for Blogger or Vlogger of the Year, Best Female Fashion Blogger and Best Male Fashion Blogger can be found here.

I have copied the information card below to give you the full scoop on the awards.

Winners will be announced at our Bloggies Ceremony on October 14, 2017 at 12:00 pm (noon) SLT.

Between September 15th and September 30th, we will be opening the ballots to allow people to vote for all categories. Please encourage your friends and followers to vote on the BVN website before September 30th. The following image is attached for your convenience. Feel free to use it on your blog, social media pages, and anywhere else you would like to spread the word.

▶▶ http://www.bvnsl.com/the-bloggies/

The ballot is restricted to logins only to avoid multiple votes from the same individual. Please be sure to log in to your google account before accessing the form. BVN does not gather nor retain your login credentials.

Five awards will be voted on or selected by a panel of experts. These include:
• BVN Member of the Year – hand-selected by BVN Founders
• Founders Award – hand-selected by BVN Founders
• Blogger or Vlogger of the year (overall) – tabulated votes by esteemed panel
• Best Female Fashion Blogger – tabulated votes by esteemed panel
• Best Male Fashion Blogger – tabulated votes by esteemed panel

The 2017 judging panel consists of Sophia Harlow, Skye Everridge, Strawberry Singh, and Garrete Moonkill. Please note that judges are eligible to win any category they are not judging. BVN Founders (Kess Crystal, Delicate Flower, and Trouble Dethly) are not eligible to win any category.

I am sitting here typing this truly in appreciation and wonderment; appreciation for all of my readers and wonderment that you thought enough of my work to recognise me. I also want to send a special thank you to the designers who have put their trust in me to blog their creations. You give me inspiration every time I log into Second Life.

Thank you all ♥

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Top: ISON – isabella side cut sweater -maitreya- (luxebox exclusive) by Harry Hyx
Leggings: Blueberry – Cake Leggings by Blueberryxx
Boots: Blueberry – Craven – Sharp Heels Boots by Blueberryxx
Hair: Analog Dog AD – rashida – DARK REDS by Queue Marlowe (available at Hairology September 2017)
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Head.May 3.0 by JadenArt
*Mesh head appier (including lipstick, eyeliner & eyeshadow): *Birth* Lelutka Hud – Rose Applier – Tone 04 by Silent Alchemi (available at The Liaison Collaborative through September 30)
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 04. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi
Eyes applier: Avi-Glam AG. Vivid Eyes – Lelutka Applier – Daylight by Kendra Parfort

Pose: (marukin) [cedar] bel air by Valencia Southard (available at Collabor88 September 2017)

Location: Salt Water

Blue Butterflies, Blue Dreams

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While I am loving the fashion and hair that I have been blogging the last several posts, don’t forget about the home & garden designers! [ keke ] has released “butterflies dancing” at the main store. These are recolours of the lovely set she did for Deco(c)rate last month. Now is your chance to grab them if you didn’t subscribe, or add to your collection if you did. The lovely flowers are part of her prize in the MadPea Summer Hunt. Please click the link to find out all about the hunt. I’m afraid I can’t help you more than that; MadPea hunts scare the bejezus out of me!

My hair is another from Hair Fair 2017, this time from tram. When I think of tram, I think of short cuts. This long style, though, has to be one of my favourites not only from Hair Fair, but also from this designer…ever. I do love when creators step out of their niche/comfort zone to bring something stunning to the grid. And my life!

Butterflies, dreams, and beautiful hair. *sighs with contentment*

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Top: ISON – asturias shirt -maitreya- (sky) by Harry Hyx (available at Collabor88 through July 6)
Hair: tram G0519 hair by moca Loup (available at Hair Fair 2017)
*Makeup: alaskametro<3 “Blossom” makeup palette – Catwa applier by Alaska Metropolitan
*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

*Butterflies/glitter: [ keke ] butterflies dancing – blue by Kean Kelly (available at the main store)
*Flowers: [ keke ] those blue flowers by Kean Kelly (for the MadPea Summer Hunt)

Pose: Del May DM – Stairway by Del May

Memories Of Days Gone By

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Bento has brought a lot of new innovation to the grid. In addition to changeable mesh heads and hand gestures, the addition of new bones to the head has allowed movement of mesh hair. There are several designers who have Bento hair available at Hair Fair 2017, my favourite of which is the No.50’17 ( A N I M A T E D ) from redMint. This is a fabulous style with gentle movement; a far cry from the fast-flowing locks of flexi days. Paired with the asymmetrical cut and we have a winner.

I have linked to the Hair Fair location of the designers I am featuring in the credits, or you can refer to this post for the full list. Find your favourite Bento animated hair and strut proudly, thinking of your own memories of days gone by…hair swaying, not flapping.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Top: ISON – asturias shirt -maitreya- (navy striped) by Harry Hyx (available at Collabor88 through July 6)
Rings: Meva Bento Maitreya Ring Left Middlefinger 3 Gold, Left Annulary Gold, Left Annulary 2 Gold & Left Pinky Gold by Mea Carnell (gacha prizes)
Hair: redMint (r)M Hair No.50’17 ( A N I M A T E D ) by Moni Schulze (available at Hair Fair 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: Happy Dispatch @HD@Pose[F-01]10-(M)8 by hiko Nino (available at eBento through July 7)
Location: Elysion (members only)
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet