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Starting The New Year With A Bang

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OK, so maybe the “bang” happened several months ago…

Actually, it began over a year ago for Apple May’s update of the Baby Bump. Version 2.0 has several upgrades:

– New hud controlled belly progression with FOUR stages
– Omega compatibility
– Skin appliers included + Skin Tinter
– Easy to use hud for hiding/showing different clothing layers
– Now provides 4 layers: skin, under garments, tattoo, and clothes.
– Easy to use hud controlled layers with on/off buttons as well as blend or mask alpha options
– Previous appliers DO work on your updated belly!

I have to say that while skin matching has never been a strength of mine, I was able to very closely match my PXL Natural skin using the HUD. I actually didn’t have to do much blending in Photoshop for this photo. I don’t have any appliers for the product, so I can’t personally vouch for how those work, but I have never had problems with appliers for any other product, so I wouldn’t anticipate any issues with these. The HUD is simple to use and it can be minimised on your screen, out of the way when you are not editing.

While this isn’t a product I would buy for myself (not planning any SL pregnancies), but for those of you who are looking for new beginnings, it is a well-crafted product with loads of capability. If you already own one and are expecting another bundle of joy, you can receive the update. If you did not receive your update just visit the redelivery tab on the information board in store to have it redelivered. If your purchase was prior to February 2014 please contact Italia Villota to verify your purchase.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Bra & panties: erratic / valentina – lingerie / rose SET (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 through January 6)
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.ANGEL . by Viking
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Baby bump: Apple May Designs Baby Bump v2.0 by Apple May
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia

Bed: NOMAD // Romantic Daybed by Piraiyah Novikov
Flowers: {anc} Hatsuyume / flower branch (stand) white by aki69 (gacha prize)
Beads: {anc} nebra beads [sungold] pole by aki69
*Glitter: [ keke ] shimmer dust by Kean Kelly

*Pose: aDORKable Poses Lay Back by Adorkable Peapod (from the Brazen Hussy Chair) – leg position edited with Animare HUD by YT Recreant
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

Contemplation

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I am not making any new year resolutions. I haven’t in several years. If I need to make a change in my life, I will do it when I am motivated personally; not by the turning of the calendar page.

That doesn’t stop me from taking some time for contemplation. I have a couple of weeks off work, so the downtime is conducive to evaluation. Through the rest of the year, I’ve rarely had more than a long weekend, so some quiet time is nice. It also allows me to think about more than just commuting, working and preparing for the next work week.

I am only four days in, and already I am feeling a bit at loose ends. The flurry of holiday prep and deadlines are over, as is the latest flurry of blogging commitments I have had. It is a bit of a luxury to be able to do whatever I choose to do without a sense of obligation, in both worlds.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Jacket: Mimikri – Fur Jacket / Alba nile blue_FM_Maitreya by Mimikri Kit (available at Tres Chic through Jan. 5)
Leggings: Blueberry – Denise – Leggings by Blueberryxx
*Earrings: Salt & Pepper S&P ice princess set by xxSaltandPepper (available at Cosmopolitan Dec. 20 – Jan. 2)
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.ANGEL . by Viking
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Eyelashes: //LovelyAlien//StarryEyelashes by Seven Paragorn

Chair/pose: junk. leather T chair. bronze. by Tab Tatham
Building: junk. the poor gentleman’s club shed. white. by Tab Tatham

A Winter’s Eve

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I’m sorry for the delay in posting the interior of the 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Little Winter Cottage (Snowtop) by Paco Pooley, available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016. I just couldn’t quite get the photo to look the way I envisioned it. Two days and several hours later, here it is.

There are so many things in this room that I love – the decor, the furnishings, the puppies and the footie pajamas (although they are called Onesies by The Annex, if you’re shopping for them at Christmas on 34th Street). Many of the items come from Wayward Market and Christmas on 34th Street, so you can easily recreate this scene without having to jump all over the grid.

Be sure to check the credits for those other treasures to be found at other shops and events. You can while away your own winter’s eve.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Pajamas: The Annex – Onesie – Candy Cane – Maitreya by TheAnnex (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.TRUTH. by Viking (available at Hairology 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

Candlestick/pose: Le Poppycock *Aflame* Upon the silence (Candlestick) by Olivia Lalonde (available at The Chapter Four December 2015)

dust bunny . ruffle rug by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
O.M.E.N – Waiting for Santa Paws – Chocolate Lab by DamascusVera (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
O.M.E.N – Waiting for Santa Paws – Black Lab by DamascusVera (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)
[ keke ] twinkling lights log – snow wood by Kean Kelly
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 Grey by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet