In The Still Of The Night

1 Moulin Rouge Sakide NanTra

Sometimes a dress just speaks for itself. No explanation is needed for the femininity and promise of romance a woman feels when she slips it on.

This dress by [ SAKIDE ] for the premier of Serafilms’ Moulin Rouge event is one of those.

1 Moulin Rouge Sakide NanTra F

In the still of the night her perfume lingers on the air, the gentle breeze washes over her, the night sounds dissolve into the beating of her heart.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Dress: [ SAKIDE ] Satine Gown Red by Kinu Mayako (available at Serafilms – Moulin Rouge)
Necklace: {Zaara} ZC : Nizam Pearl choker *white* by Zaara Kohime
Bracelet: *League* Pearls & Lace Bracelet by Nena Janus
Earrings: *League* Pearls & Lace Earrings by Nena Janus
Shoes: [Gos] Samantha Pumps – Patent by Gospel Voom
Hair: Analog Dog – ladonna sangria by Queue Marlowe
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M1 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose: {NanTra} Diamonds 4 by Nancoix Urquan (available at Serafilms – Moulin Rouge)

Shot using the LumiPro HUD

Wrath

1 7 Deadly Skins - Wrath T2 Full

It’s time for Skin Fair again! Last year, I came home with a new skin from Tuli, and this year I was fortunate enough to be allowed early access through a blogger group. I completely love my Jade skin from [PXL] Creations, but I am always willing to give a new look a try.

One thing I discovered is that there are some absolutely amazing skins available on the three sims of the Skin Fair. I grabbed a LOT of demos, but as is always the case when choosing a new skin, unless you are willing to completely change your face – and I’m not – you are limited to what works with your existing shape.

Of all of the new looks I demoed, the only one that I loved with my shape was the Wrath skin from 7 Deadly S{k}ins by Izara Zuta. It fit my face like it was meant for me. And there are so many options with this skin! I admit that at first it was a bit daunting trying to decipher the coding she uses, but what it breaks down to is that each skin has a choice of tones, with or without cleavage, with or without freckles (full body, even!) and with or without sunkissing. And then you get combinations of all of those options. Check out the chart she has displayed and is included with your skin. It helps make easy work of understanding the options.

Of all of the tones, Tone 2 suited me best, and that is what I am wearing. I chose the option with everything – full-body freckles, sunkissed and cleavage. I do love that the freckles are all over the body. They are well done and cute. I generally shy away from freckles, but the skins I have previously tried only had freckled faces. And since I live on a beach, the sun-kissed highlights on the face, cleavage, arms and legs make perfect sense.

The skins come “naked” so you can add lipstick and eye shadow of your choice. You do get combined makeup on tattoo layers with the skin (I am wearing Makeup 3 in the photos), but this makes it easy to mix and match. And I honestly like the unadorned version. You will probably get to see me sans makeup here at some point.

1 7 Deadly Skins - Wrath T2 Close

As with every skin I have ever tried on, there is some little detail that I am not totally happy with. On my Jade skin, it is the elbows. With Wrath, it is the shading on the hipbones. However, since those don’t usually get a lot of daylight with me it wasn’t a deal killer. There is also a bit of shading under the jaw that shows up a bit dark in certain lighting. Honestly, I didn’t notice it until I was going through various Windlight settings for these photos and it was evident only with settings I won’t normally use – nor will most people who will be seeing me.

7 Deadly S{k}ins is located on Sim 1 at the Skin Fair and it is now officially open. Check out Wrath – she is a beauty. And there is a Skin Fair special that you need to check out. Two skins in Tone 2, makeup, and all appliers for only L$250! Nobody could accuse you of Greed if you pick it up 😉

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Lingerie 1st photo: The Sea Hole – Catalina Lingerie Set – Apricot by Drinkstein Sorbet (NLA)
Lingerie 2nd photo: Steffen Garcia – PARISA by Steffen Garcia, Aubergine
by Faenzo
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Kelly Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M3 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax

1st picture pose/prop: Diesel Works – DW Barstool v.2011.Br/B by Rogan Diesel
2nd picture pose: aDORKable Poses: Bam 5m by Adorkable Peapod

Supporting Calas Galadhon

1 Calas Galadhon in Spring

Spring has returned to Calas Galadhon Park so I had to pop over to pay it a visit. Ty Tenk and Truck Meredith never disappoint and the park is as lovely in spring as it was charming in winter.

One thing you may notice on your visit is that the donation kiosks have been changed to reflect a monthly target amount. As of May, Ty & Truck will have to reduce the amount they personally put toward the $1,485 US dollars cost for them to maintain the full 11 sims. Yes, you read that right. That is the total in US dollars they contribute monthly to make the park available to SL residents.

This means, in effect, that if donations don’t meet a certain level, part of the park may have to be closed.

If you visit Calas Galadhon and have a few Lindens to spare, please drop them into one of the kiosks on your favourite sim. Or split it between several sims if you are in love with more than one. They pool the money for the payment, but the donation kiosk you choose will help them decide which sims to keep and which to let go, if it comes to that. Because this park is so special I would hate to see any of it disappear, but as always, real life commitments often get in the way of our Second Life dreams so this decision is completely understandable. You can read more about this on the Calas Galadhon Park blog.

I chose this location to photograph because I have always loved this painting, The Singing Butler by Jack Vettriano. Is it my favourite location at Calas Galadhon Park? Well, it is one of many. I made small donations on two of the sims, but I will be going back to add to that total. There are so many delightful spots in the park that I want to help preserve. Please, if you have a preference, head over to help out Ty and Truck. Even if you don’t have a favourite but do have a few extra Lindens tucked away for a rainy day, this is a wonderful way to help support these two people who have given so much beauty to the residents of our virtual world.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Umbrella: *BOOM* Rain no rain umbrella. -lemon- by Aranel Ah (gacha prize at The Arcade March 2014)
Top: Tee*fy Marlene Blouse Lemon/offShoulder by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 March 2014)
Skirt: (Milk Motion) silk skater skirt – white/black by Marie Lauridsen (available at Collabor88 March 2014)
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer – MG Necklace – Patience – Heart Watch Pendant – Long – GOLD by Maxi Gossamer
Shoes: KIM-Mia S.Heel-(Requires Slink Feet)-Yellow by Kimberly Flagon (purchased at Slink West)
Hair: *ARGRACE* MIZUKI – Red by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Bare Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eye Makeup: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Smokey Eyes by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Mid by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Attitude 1 by Adorkable Peapod

Location: Calas Galadhon