Beach Beauty

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“Newport” is the theme of June’s The Liaison Collaborative, running from June 7-30. It evokes visions of summer and a classic summer beach. While casual, Newport also kindles a feeling of old money and relaxed wealth.

One of the designers who always seems to elicit that style is Mimikri. The top and shorts I am wearing are the epitome of luxurious textures – the kind you can just feel brushing seductively against your skin. The muted shades are richer than the deepest jewel tones and the design is perfection. And yes, you can choose between eight different colours to suit every mood. While the top is sheer, Mimikri has kindly provided tintable pasties to preserve your modesty.

Don’t forget the hair – the perfect pigtails to keep your hair out of your face while beach combing. From NO.MATCH at TLC, this hairstyle shows that you can have an adorable style, even if you have NO.TIME.

Also starring in this photo are a few of the beautiful items in the Serenity Style gacha at TLC. There are five commons and one rare, so it is a very manageable gacha to play with a high likelihood of completing the collection.

Put them all together and you have the recipe for becoming a beach beauty who fits right in at Newport.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Available at The Liaison Collaborative June 7-30, 2016
*Top: Mimikri – Off the Shoulder Top / Nana oyster pink by Mimikri Kit
*Shorts: Mimikri – Shorts / Nana oyster pink by Mimikri Kit
*Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.TIME. by Viking
*Buoys: Serenity Style– Newport Buoys by Hanstrid Inshan (gacha prize)
*Basket: Serenity Style– Newport Towel box by Hanstrid Inshan (gacha prize)
*Hut: Serenity Style Newport hut RARE by Hanstrid Inshan (gacha prize)

Beach: Studio Skye Beach Building Set by Alex Bader

*Pose: oOo Studio Poses seductress_six_m by Olaenka Chesnokov (Available at The Vintage Fair beginning June 10, 2016)
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

The Hell’s Haven

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I have felt a bit lost since Furillen closed a couple of weeks ago. It is where I would go to just unwind and as it turned out, where I took some of my favourite photos. So I have been wandering around the grid, trying to find someplace that gives me the same inspiration.

I have visited a lot of wondrous sims, but more often than not, I have just been a spectator, never pausing long enough for a photo.

That changed yesterday when I visited The Hell’s Haven. It is misty and haunting, but much more of a haven than hell. Snoobjohnson, the builder, has chosen a very effective Windlight setting – something that I have discovered few builders have done. While this photo is post-processed, I used the region settings for the shot.

The whole point of my trip – other than to explore – was to find a setting to show off the Harper clogs from fri.day for Shiny Shabby. Maybe I’m a bad blogger for not just doing a “look of the day” shot that shows nothing but the fashion l’objet du jour, but that’s just not my style. I prefer to try to make them a focal point in a lovely location.

At Hell’s Haven, I hope I accomplished that.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Stories&Co. by Flowey / Dakota Blouse – Luxebox Lace Maitreya by Flutter Memel (Luxe Box gift)
*Skirt: Mimikri – Ruffle Mini Skirt / Candice bone by Mimikri Kit
*Shoes: fri.day – Harper.Clogs (Rawhide) by Darling Monday (available at Shiny Shabby May 20 – June 15)
Hair: Magika – Luxe Box: May by Sabina Gully (Luxe Box gift)
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Pose: Included in Frayed Knot pipe floor by 6astoria6

Location: The Hell’s Haven

I Suppose It Will All Make Sense One Day

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Running her fingers through scattered petals like so many shattered dreams, she has to believe it will all make sense one day.

I visited The Outer Garden this weekend. Owned by bisou Dexler, it is a softly beautiful space. It could easily be a romantic location, but for me it was a place for contemplation. While the photograph may seem a bit melancholy, I left feeling light and refreshed.

Do check out my stunning sandals. They are newly released at Kustom9 by fri.day. Exclusively fitted for Maitreya Lara, they are one thing that makes perfect sense.

I don’t even have to wait for “one day” to know this.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Mimikri – Tank Top / Delphine duck egg_FM_Maitreya by Mimikri Kit (available at ON9 through May 28th)
Skirt: Mimikri – Lace Mini / Delphine duck egg_FM_Maitreya by Mimikri Kit (available at ON9 through May 28th)
*Sandals: fri.day – Beth.Sandals (Stone) by Darling Monday (available at Kustom9 May 15 – June 10)
Necklace: =Zenith=Belt Necklace (6Colors) by Miffyhoi Rosca (Anniversary gift at FaMESHed May through May 27th)
Hair: MINA Hair – Marion by Mina Nakamura (available at Hairology through May 30th)
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Pose: Del May DM – Sad reflection by Del May

Location: The Outer Garden