Maitreya

And In The Sea She Finds Her Solace

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1 In The Sea She Sees Herself

Remembering days when a trip to the lake was the highlight of my summer week, I am blessed to now live near the ocean. While I am not a strong swimmer, I love stepping into the water, feeling the warmth of the sun against my skin, the calm sea washing away the stress and tension. Even better is wading into the waves in the moonlight, golden light glistening on the waves like a cascade of jewels down a bare spine.

The waves flow toward me and I welcome them to caress my skin, and in the sea I see myself. In the sea, I find my solace.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Necklace: EarthStones Crystal Cascade Back Necklace by Abraxxa Anatine (available at Black Tie August 20 – Sept 5 2015)
Earrings: EarthStones Crystal Cascade Earrings by Abraxxa Anatine (available at Black Tie August 20 – Sept 5 2015)
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Tessa” (Red amber) by Marisa Kira
Skin: -Glam Affair – Summerv3 – America 02 E 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

Pose: Di’s Opera – Glam Series 4 – 10 by Di Hoorenbeek

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Next To You

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1 Next To You

There is a place I will always feel welcome, always be safe and always belong. It is a place that has no boundaries, no geographical restraints and no limits of time. It is open, warm and inviting. It is the place where I go when I am tired, cold and feeling alone.

Next to you.

It is where I long to be when you are away…a homesickness that is cured only when you return. Hands held, thighs touching, head upon shoulder, smile on lips. It is my favourite destination, my secret haven. It is mine, alone. It is wherever you are, whenever you are there.

Your place is here; not just on this bench, but in my heart. Until you return I will close my eyes and reside in my joy, my happiness, my contentment. I will savour each memory like a precious gift and sigh with the comfort of each remembrance.

Next to you.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Top: Apple May Designs Lace Tops (Maitreya Small) – White by Apple May (available at Shiny Shabby July-August 2015)
Jeans: Emery Kerr Jeans Original for Maitreya Body Lara by sunami Beck (available at Uber July-August 2015)
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Ami by Truth Hawks (available at Uber July-August 2015)
Necklace: (Yummy) Repurposed Charms Necklace – Eclectic – N21 Exclusive by Polyester Partridge (available at N21 July 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Summerv3 – America 02 E 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

*Bench: Kuro – Next to you chair by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby July-August 2015)
Grass: Soft Grass Store *FIELD GRASS 1.4 by Capo Freenote
Trees: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader
Fallen tree: Studio Skye Skye Fallen Tree Bridge Sloped by Alex Bader

Pose by the Next To You Bench

Photos taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Almost Ready For The Ball

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1 Almost Ready for the Ball

Who would believe that I am already to go the ball, and I’m waiting for my date to get dressed????

A classic cliche turned on its head 😉

As you are probably aware from reading my blog, I am a devoted user of LUMIPro Blog. It is my one essential for Second Life photography. Stefan, the creator, is currently working on the latest update, so to keep us all busy while he toils, the LUMIPro team has engineered a photo contest. Grab a cutout image of Stefan and take a photo with him, somewhere in Second Life.

The rules are pretty simple, as long as you own a LUMIPro.

You must own a LUMIPro.
You must use LUMIPro in the shot in some way.
Entry photos must be added to the LUMIPro Flickr Group and tagged with I took out Mr LUMIPro.
Only entries uploaded on or before July 31, 2015 will be considered.
By entering the contest you give LUMIPro the right to use your images in promotions as well as social media.
Stefan and I will go through all the entries and pick our top three favorites, and here is what they will receive:
First prize will receive 5,000 lindens.
Second Prize will receive 3,500 lindens.
Third Prize will receive 2,000 lindens.

You can head over to the LUMIPro Sales Gallery to pick up your cutout of Stefan (just buy it for 0L). Then all you have to do is post it to LUMIPro’s Flickr Group with the tag I took out Mr LUMIPro, and you are entered to win! If you don’t already own a LUMIPRo system, you can trial it while you are at the gallery, admiring Stefan.

I also wanted to mention the dress I am wearing. It is from Apple May Designs and it is on special for 25L for the duration of SL12B (through July 20th). Head on over to the Apple May Designs mainstore (or hop onto Apple May Designs Marketplace Store) to pick up this lovely bonus edition of the Bella Gown in purple for a song!

Once again, I am wearing a hairstyle from Hair Fair 2015 – and this one is free! I love the hair attachments from Amacci Hair and I was thrilled to find this updo. It comes in all colours and includes hair bases to match every shade. Stop into the Amacci booth and click on the big 10 to receive your very own. It’s perfect for wearing a tiara 😉

I have to wonder how the ending of Cinderella would have changed if Prince Charming was as slow getting dressed as Stefan!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress:Apple May Designs Bella Gown (FITTED) – Purple by Apple May (available at the main store and Apple May Designs Marketplace Store for 25L through July 20th)
Necklace: Cae :: Dazzle :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft
Earrings: Cae :: Dazzle :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Tiara: Cae :: Dazzle :: Tiara by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: Amacci Hair – Alva by Carina Larsen (gift at Hair Fair Redhead Sim 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Summerv3 – America 02 E 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

Mirror: Cheeky Pea :CP: Old Memories Mirror (edited to add reflective image) – Stencil by Isla Gealach
Bed: Cheeky Pea :CP: Heart On a Wire Bed by Isla Gealach (available at Uber through July 23rd)
Build: L2 Studio Dove Bay House by Lindini2 Lane

Pose: oOo Studio Poses brevity_five by Olaenka Chesnokov

Photos taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet