A Bikini, A Balloon And A Midnight Sky

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A summer night, a deserted dock, a butterfly-bedecked balloon. A perfectly-fitted bikini and calf-hugging sandals. The evening air, damp with dew creates a slight fog over the landscape.

You can find the bikini from Apple May Designs and sandals from fri.day at the May round of Collabor88. You can find your own surreal setting somewhere in your imagination.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Bikini: Apple May Designs – Hannah – Black by Apple May (available at Collabor88 May 2016)
*Sandals: fri.day – Dusty.Sandals (Coal) – Maitreya by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 May 2016)
Hair: *ARGRACE* KEI by rika Oyen
*Skin: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Eyes: Mayfly – Luminous – Mesh Eye (Ghost Persian Blue, w3) by Arkesh Baral
Balloon: :Moon Amore: Papillon Balloon (White) by PsyQueen

Dock: Cube Republic CR Jetty 3 Tall by Cube Republic
Grass: [we’re CLOSED] grass field lush by Wendy Xeno
Tree: Studio Skye Twisted Tree ( no base ) by Alex Bader

Pose: !bang – stand 493 by Luna Jubilee

A Winter’s Day

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I feel like I’ve been on the top of Santa’s Nice List the last couple of weeks. In addition to Christmas on 34th Street opening last week, the December version of Wayward Market has just opened the gates for even more holiday shopping.

While I don’t usually take wide angle photos, when I saw the Little Winter Cottage from 22769 ~ [bauwerk], I knew I wouldn’t be able to get away with just using a room of the house in my photos. It is just so perfect! It comes in both a snow-capped an no snow version, so you can use it all year round.

I started adding landscaping and external decorations, but realised the atrium couldn’t be photographed bare. So I had to fill it up, too. Which led to another set of photos, showing the interior. I was going to blog both outside and inside today, but I decided I will dedicate a separate post to the indoors. Stay tuned for that one in the next day or two.

I tried to create a picture postcard type scene; I hope I was able to convey the spirit of the season with this shot. I wish you all the blessings of this special time of year, the joy that can be found on a winter’s day.

For more information on Wayward Market, click the links below:

WAYWARD EVENTS WEBSITE

WAYWARD EVENTS FLICKR

WAYWARD EVENTS FLICKR GROUP

WAYWARD EVENTS FACEBOOK

WAYWARD EVENTS PLURK

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS SL GROUP: secondlife:///app/group/fcfc1537-e7b1-9068-a43e-c46c06239055/about
(copy and paste into your inworld browser)

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Sweater: {Lyrical} My Ugly Sweater (OhDeer) by Aryianna Novelli (available at Christmas on 34th Street through Dec. 27, 2015)
Skates: N-core SKATES “White” for Maitreya Lara by Claire Messenger
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Starry Night \\ Windy – Browns by M4ri1yn Magic (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby Nov. 20 – Dec. 15 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose: !bang – ice skating 4M by Luna Jubilee

Exterior:
*22769 ~ [bauwerk] Little Winter Cottage (Snowtop) by Paco Pooley (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Winter Sleigh by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Santa’s Bag purple by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Santa’s Bag teal by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Gift Box big by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Gift Box small by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Winter Light by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*:Moon Amore: Festive Swing -Colorful by Moon Wickham (psyqueen) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Spyralle Moravian Star Lamp by Kerryth Tarantal (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
junk. rings candle holder. gold. by Tab Tatham
*DRD deer decoration – gift by Jaimy Hancroft (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Kalopsia – Winter Bench by Isabeau Baragula (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
{vespertine}– birdlandia pop up book by Amelie Knelstrom
*Spyralle Christmas Tree Lamp by Kerryth Tarantal (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
The Secret Store – Winter Foxes – Playful / White by Melee (maylee.oh) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
{anc} NO LIMITS // flock of doves [sugar white] by aki69 (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
xin. kolouk husky (baby it’s cold outside) by Jielun Lee (superjaix) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
{what next} Winter Iced Over Pond by Frank Lee Anatra
*Little Branch LB_Alaska.v1~Cluster{Seasons} by Cari McKeenan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
Studio Skye Enchanted Woods by Alex Bader
*DRD christmas snowman – #notgivingaf by DRD (deathrowdesigns) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 – white*b by Sasaya Kayo

Interior:
junk. sled seat. forest. by Tab Tatham
xin. mieux vin rouge carrier + brown by Jielun Lee (superjaix)
dust bunny . ruffle rug by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Winter Evening – Armchair by Daniel Estro (danielestro)
[ zerkalo ] Winter Evening – Ottoman by Daniel Estro (danielestro)
Kalopsia – Bunny Foofoo – Sitting – Brown by Isabeau Baragula (available at Tannenbaum Winter Market through December 25th, 2015)
*[ zerkalo ] Hot Chocolate (winter edition) by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Fireplace by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Sock by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*L$10 -STRIKE IT- Deer Wreath GIFT by zacharyarens (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*DRD christmas decoration – #WHATEVER by DRD (deathrowdesigns) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
tarte.f twig snowflake (white) by Alixxbella (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*[Black Tulip] Winter Candles by Auryn Beorn (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
Ariskea[ Season Of Giving ] Gift1 by diaxm (gift at The Arcade December 2015)
AZOURY – Christmas Tales Deco (Little) by Aniki Seetan (available at The Chapter Four December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Cozy Corner – Ladder by DanielEstro
[ zerkalo ] Cozy Corner – Pillow by DanielEstro
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Chair with gifts by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
dust bunny . beaded lamp by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Clutter – Long and Loose Coil by Halogen Magic
*Little Branch LB_XmasTree{34th Street}V2 by Cari McKeenan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
RazzBerry Inc. [RI] Ruffle Tree Skirt by Jayme Lorakeet (gacha gift at Tannenbaum Winter Market through December 25th, 2015)
*The Stringer Mausoleum *TSM* Holiday Gift Box – Deer Blue by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*The Stringer Mausoleum *TSM* Holiday Gift Box – Snowflake Red by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

Winter Swing

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Kicking back and relaxing in a lovely swing in a snow-filled glen is my idea of a perfect occasion right now. As I sit in shorts and a t-shirt, it is a very humid and sticky 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at 7:49 pm. Even after having spent 15 years in Australia, I can’t get used to the idea of Christmas in the summer.

No matter which hemisphere you call home, you can find all of the gifts you need for your Second Life holidays at Christmas on 34th Street, which just opened a few hours ago. In addition to the swing from :Moon Amore:, you can also find the dress and snowflake necklace from Salt & Pepper, the shorter necklace from *YS&YS*, the shoes from Essenz and the hat/hair combo from MINA Hair . These are just a few of the exclusive, transferable items you can pick up at this gift-giving event.

Swing on by and wrap up all of your shopping in one stop.
Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P dress Keira maitreya exp grey by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Long necklace: Salt & Pepper S&P necklace snowflake silver by xxSaltandPepperxx (10L gift available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Short necklace: *YS&YS* Wish Necklace Star by Monicuzza Babenco (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Shoes: Essenz – Sardinia (Maitreya) by Senzati0n Domenitzo (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Hat/hair: MINA Hair Nell 01 by Mina Nakamura (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby Nov. 20 – Dec. 15 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing
Body, hands & feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Mist: {anc} mist cloud [Heavenlyblue] by aki69
Glitter: {anc} Confetti. animation.blowing [gold] by aki69
Doves: {anc} NO LIMITS // flock of doves [sugar white] by aki69 (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
Trees/landscape: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 – 4 (clearing) by Alex Bader
*Swing/pose: :Moon Amore: Festive Swing -Snow by PsyQueen (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 Beta6 by Stefan Buscaylet