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When The Bough Breaks

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Winter is slowly finding its way to Second Life. While there are still some sims sporting autumn colours and some that just stay the same summery or springy style all year round, there are more and more opportunities to frolic in the virtual snow. Pull on some snug boots, throw on your favourite jeans and toss on a sexy jacket and you’re prepped for stepping out or just lounging on the nearest branch.

Since I didn’t get to partake of Thanksgiving dinner this year, I’m hoping I’ll be able to get out of this pose before the bough breaks.

This cute jacket will be 50% off at Apple May Designs on November 29th for Lazy Sunday. It comes in a variety of colours – something that will suit your mood, I’m certain. The boots by fri.day are available at Kustom9 through Dec. 10th. You can check the credits for all of the other goodness.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Jacket: Apple May Designs Cold Out (Maitreya Beta) – Pink by Apple May (available 50% off at the Mainstore for Lazy Sunday Nov. 29th, 2015)
Jeans: Blueberry – Mia Jeans – Tucked in Boots – Maitreya by Blueberryxx (available 50% off on Marketplace for 12 Days of Savings
*Boots: fri.day – Ingrid.Boots (Buck) by Darling Monday (available at Kustom9 through Dec. 10th, 2015)
*Earrings: Elysium – Partytime earings – gold by Aleida Rhode (available at My Attic @ The Deck Nov. 21 – 30 2015)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Jess Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon (available at Uber through Dec. 23rd, 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby Nov. 20 – Dec. 15 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Branch/pose: {anc} glass ornament. feather twig chair (RAIN) RARE by aki69 (available at Tannenbaum Holiday Market through Dec. 25th, 2015)
Trees/terrain: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 Beta5 by Stefan Buscaylet

A Country Visitor

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Just as she was preparing to settle in for a relaxing afternoon, she noticed her tiny visitor. But living in the country, you always welcome your guests, regardless of their size or persuasion.

Wayward Market has opened for the November round, and there are loads of pretty things to dress up your home and your body. Check out the Wayward Events website for more details. The event runs until December 10th on the Wayward sim.

You can also find some lovely home & garden items from [ keke ] at Kustom9 (opening tomorrow), from [ht:home] for the November round of The Challenge and the snack tray from Kuro at The Liaison Collaborative.

Start shopping. You never know when your visitor might arrive.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Coquette – Tan SweaterSkirt by Gingir Ghoststar (available at Wayward Market Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 2015)
*Socks: fri.day – Cozy.Socks (Coal) by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 November 2015)
Boots: Pure Poison – Anna Boots – Maitreya by Shaleene Kenin (available at Collabor88 November 2015)
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Louisa by Truth Hawks (group gift)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing (available at Uber Oct. 25 – Nov. 23)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Midnight in Paris – by Julie Hastings
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Shed: Clustered. Antique Garden Shed. by Adambrj (available at Wayward Market Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 2015)
*Rocking chair: Roawanwood {RW} Heritage Rocking Chair by Searlait Nitschke (available at Wayward Market Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 2015)
*Sewing basket: Roawanwood {RW} Heritage Rocker Sewing Basket w/Blanket by Searlait Nitschke (available at Wayward Market Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 2015)
Rug: Apple Fall Patchwork Rug by Warehousefifteendesigns
*Artwork: [ keke ] the 13th star – bright by Kean Kelly (available at Kustom9 Nov. 15 – Dec. 10 2015)
*Lamp: [ keke ] crystal pendant – copper by Kean Kelly (available at Kustom9 Nov. 15 – Dec. 10 2015)
*Floor cushion: Toro. Marrakesh Floor Cushion by Jammeh (available at Wayward Market Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 2015)
*Platter: Kuro – Quiet moment by Luana Dawg (available for The Liaison Collaborative November 2015)
Mouse: !Ohmai: Mochi Mouse by Anya Ohmai
*Wash stand: [ht:home] victorian wash stand by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge at the mainstore November 2015)
Box: Kalopsia – Lavande Box by Isabeau Baragula
Flowers: Kalopsia – Flower Case by Isabeau Baragula

*Pose: Exposeur Fall Fancy 3 by RubyStarlight Writer (available at Wayward Market Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 2015)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 Beta3 by Stefan Buscaylet

A Kiss Before Dawn

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Almost always when I am shooting a photo for my blog I begin with an outfit or an item, style a setting that works with it, then go through my ridiculously large collection of poses to find one that suits the scene. Not so, in this case. I have had this pose, Savior from !bang for We < 3 Roleplay for over a week and have tried numerous times to fit it into a photo. It just hadn’t worked out. This pose is everything I look for in a couple’s pose – it shows tenderness, strength, romance, passion and tells a story. I needed to make it work. So yesterday, I reversed the process. I started with the pose and created the scene and styled the outfits around it instead.

Other than knowing that Chance would be in the photo, I wasn’t sure what I would do. I had to use this lamp from [ keke ] for the new round of Kustom9 because it is…well, so [ keke ]. It is crafted with loving detail, it sparkles yet has darkness and depth and has a haunting appeal that says romance and mystery.

While I was standing on my platform puzzling over what to do, I decided to head over to Collabor88 to look for some inspiration. While I have never used a Scarlet Creative house for my inworld home, I almost never pass up picking up Charlotte Bartlett’s releases at C88. The angles and textures and oh, those windows (!) are heaven for photography. When I spied her Moon Rise House, my imagination just flew to a setting that is somewhat Twilightish/Gothic to showcase the pose. While I am not well-versed in either genre, I did my best. I tossed in some of the wonderful items from DRD for The Arcade, and I was ready.

The secretive encounter in an abandoned house, the rustle of his leather coat against her bare skin, the subtle glow of the lamp in the moonlight, his gentle touch as he prepares to depart, make up my interpretation of the mysterious stranger who has captivated her heart. A kiss before dawn, and then he is gone.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Bra: *LACUNA* Cleo Lingerie – Aubergine by LacunaInc
Skirt: :::insanya::: Cora Skirt – PunkHC (Maitreya) by Tatyana Ultsch (limited edition – may not be available)
Boots: CandyDoll _CD_ Arabella Cream – Maitreya Lara by Rebeca Dembo (available at Collabor88 Sept. 2015)
Hair: .:EMO-tions:. * ANYA * REDS by Mirja Mills (available at ON9 Sept. 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Midnight in Paris – Maitreya Mesh Body by Julie Hastings
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C 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

On Chance:

Jacket, shirt, pants & boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Mesh Outfit – Eldritch by Limer Frekriksson
Hair: Besom~ Derek by Kattington
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body Release 1.2 by Siddean Munro
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands MALE V2.2 -Relaxed by Siddean Munro
Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – DAMIEN Caramel by Moonspell Ghost

Sofa & ottoman: DRD MM covered furniture couch by DeathRowDesigns (gacha prize available at The Arcade September 2015)
Blinds: DRD MM blinderspile by DeathRowDesigns (gacha prize available at The Arcade September 2015)
Suitcases: DRD MM suitcasespile by DeathRowDesigns (gacha prize available at The Arcade September 2015)
Table: DRD MM sidetable darkbrown by DeathRowDesigns (gacha prize available at The Arcade September 2015)
*Lamp: [ keke ] rainy day table lamp by Kean Kelly (available at Kustom9 Sept. 2015 – NEW LOCATION)
Build: Scarlet Creative Moon Rise Cottage 0.1 by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Collabor88 Sept. 2015)

*Pose: !bang – savior by Luna Jubilee (available at We < 3 Roleplay Sept. 2015)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet