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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

Living In The Wild, Wild West

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I’ve had the song by The Escape Club running through my head since I started working on the photos for The Challenge – it isn’t that bad as far as earworms go, but it is still an earworm! I am hoping by getting this post done I can also banish this song from my memory. If not, I’m sure it will feature in at least one of my DJ sets later this week 😉

As you may have deduced, the theme for The Challenge this month is “Wild, Wild West.” If you are looking for a rustic build or decor items, then this is the event for you.

The western store by [hate this] is really amazing. It weighs in at only 35 LI and has a HUD so you can customise the sign, the colour of the attached shed and the wood on the front of the store. It is materials enabled, so it will catch the movement of the setting sun. It could even be used as western home, since you can remove the sign completely – or add your own if you choose.

There is a separate decor pack which includes barrels, coffins, a watering trough and burlap sacks, each with a materials enabled version or standard. You can mix and match to your heart’s content.

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Next is this detailed wagon from Cleo Design. There are actually two versions available – this one with the barrels and pillow and another with cactus nesting in the wagon. Two people can sit in the version I am showing. LI is 16-18, depending on whether or not you include the two barrels as shown.

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From Sway’s comes this lovely bench with a western flair. There are three versions to choose from and for the first week of The Challenge, you can pick them up for 20% off. There are a ton of poses for singles, friends and cuddling. You can see some of the items from the [hate this] decor pack in this photo, as well.

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And finally is this mug tree from Kuro. You can have a cup of coffee from the mugs and if your horse is suffering a fashion crisis, you could always disassemble the mug tree for a new pair of shoes. Well, maybe not, but we know I’m a shoe-loving gal, so I would probably try 😉

The Challenge runs from today until April 29th, so saddle up and head to the stores to grab these nifty items with a western theme. And I won’t be unhappy if you get “Wild, Wild West” stuck in your head…it might get it out of mine!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Building: [hate this] [ht] mesh – western store by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29 2014) LI: 35
*Barrel, Western Sacks & Coffin: [hate this] mesh – western deco pack by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29 2014) LI: 1 each
*Cactus: [hate this] [ht] mesh – cactus by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29 2014) LI: 1
*Wagon: Cleo Design Western Wagon by Cleom Bailey (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29 2014) LI: 16-18
*Bench: Sway’s [Tuari] Bench – foliage by Sway Dench (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29 2014 – 20% off the first week) LI: 2
*Mug tree: Kuro – Wild mugs by Luana Dawg (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29 2014) LI: 8
Surround: ChiC buildings The Meadow MESH surround by Chic Aeon
Grass & dead tree: ChiC buildings The Meadow Landscape Pack by Chic Aeon

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