The Spring Season Challenge: Butterfly Effect

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Once again, I find myself doing an nonseasonal challenge. While I was feeling springy/summery at the beginning of the antipodean autumn, I am still feeling that way now. Perhaps it is because it has been rather warm so far this autumn with quite a lot of rain. Whatever the reason, I am not in the mood to revolt this time around and start up an opposite-season challenge of my own 😉 Instead, I will just play along happily with Miss Berry.

Here is what she has asked us to do for this challenge:

Meme Instructions: Share a spring-themed picture and/or answer the following questions about the season. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in the comments (of this post) and share your picture in the Blog Memes Flickr Group.

1. What is the spring season like where you live? – Living on the east coast of Australia, we don’t have harsh winters. So spring really kind of creeps up on us. It gradually warms throughout the day and begins to be a bit warmer at night. We have rain, but then we do during all seasons (not so much summer, except for thunderstorms). Since we don’t have deciduous trees and we have native plants that bloom all year around the biggest difference is the type of flowers that blossom.

2. What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you think of spring? – Butterflies, tulips, daffodils – in short, colour! I grew up in the U.S. midwest, so when I think of spring, I think of that transformation from brown grass, bare trees and snow to a green lawn, budding branches and flowers bursting with colour. A close second to the bright colours, though, is the warmth of the sun on my face.

3. Which spring-themed sim in Second Life is your favorite at the moment? – There are so many sims now that change with every season that I love, but the one that stays springy all year around is Wanderstill, Ode, where I shot this picture. It not only doesn’t change for the seasons, it has remained very much as it is now for several years. That is what makes it such a familiar favourite of mine.

While I am not a fantasy-type girl, the butterflies of spring were the inspiration for my photo. I’m not a wings person, either (not counting my Red Wings 😉 ) but these from VERO MODERO are just stunning. They may be meant to be angel wings, but for me, they completed my butterfly effect.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Corset, Wings & Crown: [VM] VERO MODERO / Rainbow Angel Green Red by Bouquet Babii
Panties: Carrie’s Lingerie – CB~wrath collection panties red by Carrie Bridger
Necklace: Pure Poison – PP- Red & Gold Wilda Necklace by Shaleene Kenin
Earrings: [MANDALA] Osenbei earrings/Gold by Kikunosuke Eel
Shoes: Slink Siren Stilettos Gold by Siddean Munro (for Slink High Feet)
Hair: Analog Dog – AD – tootsie – dark reds by Queue Marlowe (NEW!)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High 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: ..::Vibe::.. – Free Spirit 05_ by Journey Lorakeet (available at Limited Bazaar)

Location: Wanderstill, Ode

Photo taken with the LumiPro HUD

Urban Statement

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Sometimes you just need an urban setting to make a fashion statement.

I shot the photo at CUIDAD “MALALIFE”. I don’t speak Spanish, so I can’t tell you much about the sim except it is a fabulous place for urban shots. And I liked the music.

Pure Poison is having a half off sale through today – I recommend heading over there and grabbing some awesome deals on clothing, shoes and accessories. I sure did!

Did I mention before that I love this hair? 😀

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Outfit: Pure Poison – PP – Cream Kari Outfit by Shaleene Kenin
Boots: ::HH:: Hucci Ikela Boots – Neutral Collection by Eboni Khan
Necklace: Pure Poison – PP – Adore Gold – Onyx Collar by Shaleene Kenin
Bracelet: Pure Poison – PP- Rock Leather Studds Bracelets – Vert & Nude by Shaleene Kenin
Earrings: Cae :: Entangled :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Ring: Cae :: Promise :: Ring by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: *ARGRACE* HARUKA – True Red by rika Oyen (NEW)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
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

Pose: Diesel Works Clover1 by Rogan Diesel

Photo taken with the LumiPro HUD

More Roxie

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I am slowly working my way around the bedroom at the Roxie Beach House. At this rate, it will probably take me a month to show the whole house! I am hoping that I become more comfortable with taking interior shots and I might be able to finish more than one picture per day. Don’t hold your breath, though…blue is not a good colour for faces!

The bedroom is my favourite room in this house, although it was the last room I finished. It has been taken apart and redone more times than I can count and has had more details added after the fact than anywhere else. I am sure I will still tinker; there are a few items I have used that I am not totally happy with and I will replace when I find something I like better. In the meantime, though, I find it cozy, comforting and warm.

I did retexture the wall behind the bed – I wanted somthing to break up the solid off-white walls of the room. Since I have mentioned my appalling building skills on numerous occasions, I was thrilled with myself when I managed to change that single wall and not cover the entire house in pink stripes. Having once wallpapered an entire club with a picture of hot pink suede boots, I hope you can appreciate what an accomplishment this is for me!

I will slowly keep plugging away at photographing and sharing Roxie with you. Wait…did that sound right? Just a reminder, Roxie is the house – otherwise that sounds a little raunchy!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: MOLiCHiNO Molly Dress Freesia by Aurelia Chauveau
Shoes: ::HH:: Hucci Talasea Sandal – 21 Shoe by Eboni Khan (colour NLA)
Necklace: Purple Moon :: PM :: Lily Necklace in Pink and Gold by Poulet Koenkamp (this was a :: PM :: anniversary gift – not sure if it is still available)
Earrings:Purple Moon :: PM :: Lily Earrings in Pink and Gold by Poulet Koenkamp (this was a :: PM :: gift – not sure if still available)
Hair: Amacci Hair Gloria ~ Warm Red by Carina Larsen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
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 NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Build: Thaino Design – Roxie Beach House by Thaihiti Baroque
Bed: Spargel & Shine Annie Antique Pearl Brass Bed by Tess Spargel
Rug: **Dreamscapes** Decor Shabby Rug *Sea* by Carlotta Ceawlin
Pictures above bed: Thaino Designs Isobel frames (mesh) by Thaihiti Baroque
Bedside tables: Culprit Beloved Table (MESH) by eku Zhong
Bedside lamp: LISP – Anna Lamp Lemon by Pandora Popstar
Basket on bedside table: A.D.D. Andel! Garden Basket Decor-Yellow by Andel Rhiadra
Shelf: Trompe Loeil – Shelf with Framed Imagine Quote by Cory Edo
Chair: *ionic* la silla de la bobe by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize)
Branch lamp: Zigana . Branch light . sun by Nalena Fairey (gacha prize)
LOVE sign: *ionic* vintage love sign. 3 by Iakua Arriaga
Framed butterflies: Hideki – Butterfly Taxidermy by Hideki Carami
Potted heart: LISP Vintage Heart Plant Sky by Pandora Popstar

Pose & prop: oOo Poses [Gos] pouffe – Small – Tan by Gospel Voom & Olaenka Chesnokov (FYI – oOo Poses is located in the sim with the best name EVAH!)

Shot using the LumiPro HUD