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Planning Her Escape

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Pose Fair 2017 has opened today and this is the opportunity every photographer should be taking to find the poses that make every picture shine. This event showcases not only the known posemakers in Second Life, but is a chance to discover some exceedingly talented newcomers – or new-to-you creators.

Every year I seem to find at least one posemaker I wasn’t familiar with, and that holds true for this year, as well. Artis is a brand I hadn’t heard of before, but Tamara Artis creates beautifully natural yet seductive poses. One of her Pose Fair Exclusives is “Caged.” While the concept of using a cage for poses isn’t new, what I love about this set is the feeling that each pose brings of a caged animal, resigned to being imprisoned, yet the hope of release is apparent. You just know that if the door is opened the creature will quickly flee her captivity. Lovely poses, and while I didn’t use it myself, Tamara provides a shape that is designed to work best with the pose prop. I noticed this in some of her other work, so I will definitely try one out.

The angle I shot from also helps to highlight the beautiful Rita sandals from fri.day at the current round of Collabor88. I really loved this round, as can be seen from the credits, and these shoes come in a very springy pallete that will work well through the next two seasons. They are very pretty and delicate, yet have enough of a heel to act as a weapon, if needed, during her daring escape.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Bra: erratic / celeste – brassiere / sky (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
Panties: erratic / celeste – knickers / sky (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
Suspender: erratic / celeste – suspender / sky (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
Stockings: erratic / celeste – stockings / sky (maitreya) by Erratic Rain (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Shoes: fri.day – Rita Sandals (Powder) by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
Hair: [monso] My Hair – Jisu /Red by Morphine Janick (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Eye makeup: *Birth* 3rd Gen Catwa Eye Makeup – Stars – Set 4 by Silent Alchemi (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Mesh hands: VISTA PROHANDS FEM V.2FINAL by VistaMesh
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi
*Freckles: .::Nanika::. KIRA Freckles by sDEVAs

*Cage/pose: Artis – Caged by Tamara Artis (Pose Fair 2017 Exclusive through April 29)
Photo taken using LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet

Celebration Of A Misty Morning

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The mist rolls in off the ocean, muffling the sound of the surf as it washes against the shore. The far off cry of the seagulls adds to the symphony of the foggy dawn.

The March BishBox is the source of my apparel, all designed to bring a feeling of freedom. The pose from {NANTRA}, available at The Liaison Collaborative, adds to the sense of liberation.

The location, though, is the star. Frayed Sanity by name, but a truly peaceful place; perfect for the celebration of a misty morning.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*From BishBox March 2017:
*Dress: [sYs] SKYLAR dress (Maitreya body) – sand by Syane Cisse
*Shoes: Essenz – Nashville (All colors) Maitreya by Senzati0n Domenitzo
*Hat/hair: Doe: Christie – Bishbox Exclusive by Helyanwe Vindaloo

*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi
*Freckles: .::Nanika::. KIRA Freckles by sDEVAs

*Pose: {NANTRA} Blame it on the Rain 2 by Nancoix Urquan (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
Photo taken using LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet

Location: Frayed Sanity

I Don’t Care If It Rains

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Why don’t I care if it rains? Not only because it brings beautiful flowers and lush, green lawn, but because I have all of the gear to be stylish in a shower.

It isn’t a bad idea to wear a minimal top so it doesn’t get saturated by the rain. In this case, it is a lovely lace bra masquerading as a midriff-baring top from *Just BECAUSE*, available at this month’s round of FaMESHed. It is part of a set with matching panties that come in both a lace and solid version. They pair perfectly with a dress with the same options, but this is pretty enough to show off on its own.

To help protect the rest of me are several lovely items from the “Rainy Days” round of The Liaison Collaborative. Starting at the top is this great hat from GizzA . It is stylish as well as practical. To add another layer of protection is this sweet rain jacket from Vinyl. It comes in a wide variety of colours, with bonus textures if you pick up the fatpack. And finally, these adorable capris from ~Nerido~ give you the option of wearing the belt, or not, making these casual pants great for layering or for a highlight for your mid-section.

In the background is the welcoming Palma set from {what next} from the current round of Collabor88. You can purchase the chairs, tables (in multiple colours), lanterns and decor set separately, but for only 188L, you really should go for the full set. It’s too good a bargain to let wash away.

I should grab the books though; I may not be afraid of the rain, but I don’t want to ruin a classic!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Top: *Just BECAUSE* *JB* Ella Bra (lace) by Annie Melson (available at FaMESHed April 2017)
*Pants & belt: ~Nerido~ Capri Pants (Maitreya)-Coral and Capri Belt (Maitreya)-Coral by Lina Nerido (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
*Jacket: Vinyl – Lenka RainJacket by sukoshitosuto (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
*Hat: GizzA – Indra / Hats [Soil] by Giz Seorn (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
*Earrings: [The Plastik] :[P]:- Luna Earrings by Aikea Reiko (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
Hair: Sintiklia Hair Mimi by Sintikliasims
*Eye makeup: *Birth* 3rd Gen Catwa Eye Makeup – Stars – Set 4 by Silent Alchemi (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Mesh hands: VISTA PROHANDS FEM V.2FINAL by VistaMesh
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi
*Freckles: .::Nanika::. KIRA Freckles by sDEVAs

*Chairs: {what next} Palma Rocking Chair (left) and (right) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Table: {what next} Palma Table by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Plant: {what next} Palma Potted Plant (from the Palma Decor Set) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Books: {what next} Palma Books (from the Palma Decor Set) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Coffee cups: {what next} Palma Coffee Decor (from the Palma Decor Set) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Lantern: {what next} Palma Lantern by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2017)
*Atelier: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Garden Atelier by Paco Pooley
Flowers: KIDD GRASS*Wild Bush*Colza * Medium by doP Kidd
Cattails: KIDD GRASSREED CATTAIL*SHORT THICKET* by doP Kidd

*Pose: an lar [poses] The Rainfall Series – One by Katya Valeska (available at The Liaison Collaborative through April 30)