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My Buddy & Me

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1 My Buddy & Me

Edit: Rhapsody is now open. Click the link to start shopping!

Meet my new buddy. I call him Roscoe. I think he’s kind of awesome. He’s strong and good looking and doesn’t mind if I lean on him. I think we’ll have a long friendship.

And guess what? You can have Roscoe, too! He’s a gift, along with the pose, at Rhapsody! All you have to do is pop in when it opens and pick it up from the Nani booth in the Country section. They have some adorable country-themed poses and props that I’m itching to try out.

You can also pick up this adorable skirt from Coquet. while you’re stomping around in the Country at Rhapsody. It is uber cute and comes in three different textures. I just love it with my boots and cowboy hat!

Rhapsody opens at noon on June 28th. You can check out the link to the blog for more information and I’ll be sure to update with a SLurl when the the event opens. In the meantime, take a look at the map to get an idea about who is where and what strikes your fancy:

Rhapsody Event Map

This is a very easy event to navigate. Check out the centre landing area then pick an exit. I suggest allemande left until you do-si-do your way back to the beginning. Nothing to it but to go, shop, and enjoy the event!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Tee*fy Gianna Off Shoulder Top S White by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 June 2014)
*Skirt: Coquet. County Rd 44 Skirt – Blue by Tabitha Marquez (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
*Hat: JfL Hats cowboy hat camel by Johnfrancis Laville
Boots: *COCO*_CowboyBootsWithSocks(Brown) by cocoro Lemon (gacha prize)
Necklace: Cae :: Promise :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft
Earrings: Cae :: Promise :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: Amacci Hair Nicky ~ Sangria by Carina Larsen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Shed: [we’re CLOSED] shed by Mandingo Quan
Hay bale: DIGS – Straw Bale Seat – Burnt Orange by Iris Maskelyne
Trees & Flowers from HappyMood by Sasaya Kayo

*Pose/horse: nani – country girl – FREE GIFT by Cherry Appletor (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)

Every Breath You Take

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1 Rhapsody

Edit: Rhapsody is now open. Click the link to start shopping!

Every move you make
And every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I’ll be watching you

Every single day
And every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay
I’ll be watching you

~ Lyrics from “Every Breath You Take by The Police

I originally set up this scene using some of the fabulous props from Kuro for the upcoming music-themed shopping event, Rhapsody with the thought of a smokey nightclub feel. I wanted it to be moody and evocative of the 1940s, so I chose to go with a black & white version.

I think I ended up with it seeming kind of creepy instead…rather of like the song, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police. At first it may seem to be an expression of love. But if you look and listen closely, isn’t it rather stalkerish?

Rhapsody begins on June 28th. Check the blog for more information and I’ll update the location when it opens.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On her:
Dress: PurpleMoon Creations :: PM :: Meryl Gown in Gold by Poulet Koenkamp
Hat: *LODE* Hat – Glitter Rose by Chirzaka Vlodovic (recoloured)
Necklace, earrings & bracelet: Lazuri Celeste Heirloom – Color Set 1 – Light Gems by Zuri Lyric
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Alicia Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

On him:

Tuxedo & Shoes: Meli Imako MI86832 Mesh Men’s Tuxedo Suit Set – Fashion Kit by Meli Imako
Cigarette: ILO Blend Cigarette C+T by ZoZo Raven
Skin: Fruk – Jeremy skin shade 3 Dark brown by Chucky Hollack
Facial Hair: Fruk Host stubble – Dark brown by Chucky Hollack
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) – Relax by Siddean Munro

*Stage: Kuro – Corner stage by Luana Dawg (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
*Microphone: Kuro – Jazz microphone by Luana Dawg (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
*Spotlight:Kuro – Spotlight by Luana Dawg (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
*Artwork: Kuro – Jazz neon figure, Kuro – Jazz neon saxophone (yellow) & Kuro – Jazz neon gramophone (yellow) by Luana Dawg (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
*Table: Kuro – Jazz table by Luana Dawg (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
*Chair: Kuro – Jazz chair (Leather) by Luana Dawg (available at Rhapsody June 28- July 12 2014)
Whiskey bottle: Trompe Loeil – Gormison Fine Whiskey Bottle by Cory Edo
Glass: Trompe Loeil – Rocks Glass by Cory Edo
Ashtray: Cleo Design ashtray by Cleom Bailey

Her Pose: Di’s Opera – Glam Series 4 – 4 by Di Hoorenbeek
His Pose: By the Jazz Chair

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD

Close My Eyes Forever

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It’s hard to hold on
So hard to hold on to my dreams
It isn’t always what it seems
When you’re face to face with me

~ From “Close My Eyes Forever” by Ozzy Osbourne & Lita Ford

I had done another photo for the Hair Fair Photo Contest, but even with four different versions, I wasn’t satisfied. I still wanted another entry, so I thought I would try a couple’s shot. I enlisted my (m)alt, Chance, because I could traipse with him from store to store trying out new poses (although I ended up using one I already had lol), stick him on his pose ball and literally drag him around the bay without one whimper of complaint. He’s definitely the strong, silent type.

I am using my LUMIPro HUD, as I usually do, but this is the latest beta version. Stefan has added some new capability to the HUD that makes using it with couples much easier. Previously, you had to use drop-downs individually for all of the controls (intensity, fall off, radius, etc), which made it rather unwieldy. The new version has a pop-out slider section that allows you to manipulate these in one small control panel. Where I used to simply use the Intensity drop down for one model I can now control all aspects of the lighting elements at once. Then I just toggle to the other model to make further adjustments. It is effortless to use and gives you so much more versatility in an already wonderful product.

If you already have a LUMIPro HUD, just stop by the LUMIPro World Headquarters to pick up the beta version. If you don’t yet own it, you can trial the HUD there. Updates are free for life, so there is never a need to purchase a new version when it is released. You can get a quick peek at the update and how to get the beta version on this video.

Now, for the song. I’m going back to my Rock Chick roots for this one. Classic tune by two classic rockers.

If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?

Close your eyes

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Peep:
Dress: GizzA – Morning After [Gold] by Giz Seorn
Earrings: EarthStones The Diamond Stud – Oval/Gold by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: *ARGRACE* SHIORI – Auburn by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyelids: Slink Mesh eyelids by Siddean Munro

On Chance:
Jeans: REDGRAVE – Blue Jeans LQM – ClassicCut by Emilia Redgrave
Hair: *ARGRACE* TAKUMI – Dark Brown by rika Oyen
Skin: Fruk – Jeremy skin shade 3 Dark brown by Chucky Hollack
Facial Hair: Fruk Host stubble – Dark brown by Chucky Hollack
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) – Relax by Siddean Munro

Pose: {.:exposeur:.} Summer Nights by RubyStarlight Writer

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD