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No Disguise For Tears

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I have been doing quite a few portraits lately, mainly to highlight styles from Hair Fair. I am not an expert at head shots, but this is another one I have done in the last couple of weeks. When an event that benefits a wonderful charity (Wigs for Kids) rolls around, I think it’s my responsibility to truly make that product the focus of my work.

The hair I am wearing is called TOZASHI from ayame ame, one of several new-to-me designers I love from Hair Fair 2017. The braid which covers one eye is optional via HUD. The sleek bob is a classic, and will work with any more conservative look while adding the braid gives you an edgier look. I adore styles that give you a choice with the simple click of a button.

I am once again featuring makeup from Zibska at the July round of The Liaison Collaborative. While I don’t normally wear bright-coloured makeup, these palettes just work for me. That makes me happy.

No disguise for tears. No substitute for happiness.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Hair: ayame ame aa*Hair – TOZASHI by Fawn Kelberry (available at Hair Fair 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)
*Eyebrows: Arte – Catwa Applier – Beaute Eyebrows by Miriam Lemondrop
*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: Firestorm Viewer Pose Stand, edited with Animare HUD v2.06 by YT Recreant
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet

Eternity

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This photo was inspired by that famous scene in “From Here To Eternity” (you can see it in the sidebar of the Wikipedia page). The only difference is I’m a redhead. And not being covered by the crashing waves. And I’m alone.

Still…I’m lying on a beach, so I figured that was close enough.

In all honesty, the inspiration actually came from the hair I am wearing: Lorelay by enVOGUE HAIR, available at Hair Fair 2017. These braids just begged for a shot from the back, although it looks equally lovely from the front and the side. It pairs perfectly with the peaches sarong set from neve. out now at The Liaison Collaborative.

Also at TLC are these magical ankle beads from Mosquito’s Way. What makes them magical, you ask? They are also a pair of heels, which you can toggle via HUD. Such versatility – you can have either heels with or without the beads or the beads alone. Awesome and amazing!

For the H&G crowd, be prepared because The Home Show 2017 is opening today. The lovely seashells and starfish are from [ keke ], bits of beach rubble from her The Whole Shemoley set. Stop by her booth at the event; everything [ keke ] is guaranteed to be fabulous.

Eternity gave me inspiration. All the pretty things gave me the post.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Sarong outfit: neve outfit – peaches – Lara by coldLogic (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Ankle beads: Mosquito’s Way – Anya for Maitreya by Camilla Limondi (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Hair: enVOGUE HAIR – Lorelay v1 by Casandra Rain (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

*Starfish: [ keke ] beach rubble . seashells by Kean Kelly (available at The Home Show 2017 – opens July 8)
*Shells: [ keke ] beach rubble . starfish 1 by Kean Kelly (available at The Home Show 2017 – opens July 8)
Beach: Studio Skye Beach Building Set by Alex Bader

*Pose: CORPUS – Sizzle 002 – S1 by Diconay Boa (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet

Two Favourites, Squared

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Every summer, I look forward to two events in Second Life: Hair Fair and Summerfest. And every year, I look out for two designers at those events.

I first discovered *ARGRACE* at Hair Fair a few years ago and it has become a favourite hair brand for me. rika Oyen follows a theme for her offerings for Hair Fair. She has done hats previously (baseball caps, cowboy hats) and this year, it is towels (two versions) and messy hair. The texturing on the towels is so perfect I want to wrap my own hair in one. And the hair itself is just the right amount of wisps and tousled locks to believe you have just stepped out of the shower, or the ocean. And don’t forget her other creations: bedhead extraordinaire and shampoo. I will try to get posts with those later, but don’t wait for me – go check them out yourself.

The first item I ever bought at Summerfest was a ruffled one-piece bathing suit from Valentina E. Last year, it was a ruffled bikini. And this year, another one. I simply love the bold patterns and unflinching style. Valentina E. is equal parts haute couture and smouldering sensuality. This bikini ticks all the boxes of becoming a classic. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

Honourable mention must go to Izzie’s, also at Summerfest. She is the mistress of the appliers, and the water droplets she features this year are the proof. With appliers for multiple bodies and heads, plus Omega, different skin tones with varying levels of shine, I may have to amend my title:

Three favourites, cubed.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Bikini: Valentina E. :V.e. Reina Ruffled Bikini MAITREYA by ValentinaEvangelista (available at Summerfest ’17)
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: *ARGRACE* SUIU by rika Oyen (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
Water droplet appliers: Izzie’s – Catwa – Applier Wet Face and Wet Body Hud (Maitreya, Belleza, Slink & Omega) by Izzie Button (available at Summerfest ’17)

Pose: Del May DM – Whim by Del May
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet