Winter Wandering

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Despite the fact that it’s getting warmer here by the day, I have to admit that the recent round of Collabor88 has put me in the winter spirit (don’t hate me, Wendz!) I’m sure it will disappear by the time we hit our first 38C (100F) day. We’ve gotten close, but this morning it is a comfy 22C (71.6F), so I’m relishing the spring-like weather and taking advantage to channel my inner snow bunny.

I bundled up in this outfit I put together with finds from both the current round of Collabor88 and the depths of my inventory. Amazingly, I wore this outfit for two days, since I didn’t like the photos I took on my first outing. Fortunately, on my second attempt I had just received a notecard from Fruit Islands, letting us know that there are now three winter sims open to the public. I wandered over the KittyCatS Winterland sim to explore, and I had a lovely time!

If you are a KittyCatS fan, or even if you’re not, this is sim is a treat. Winding along the top of the mountain is a walkway that is lined with little cottages, dressed up by KittyCatS owners for the holidays. You can vote for your favourites, or simply enjoy the festive decorations. I snapped a couple of shots, but I’m not posting them – they didn’t turn out well and I don’t want to give a false impression of just how detailed and adorable they are! Just do yourself a favour if you have a bit of time to spend exploring these delightful scenes. And don’t miss out on the KittyCatS Advent Calendar – it always has some lovely gifts from some fabulous designers. Not only is it available to everyone, you can grab any of the previous gifts you might have missed (one to a customer).

There is more to this sim – below the walkway is a magical winterland. I plan to do another post, highlighting the scenery, but for now, it’s about the outfit. After two separate shoots, by golly, I’m going to show it off!

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With help from Tee*fy, – Tres Blah – and (fashionably dead) from Collabor88, I put together what I must say is my favourite winter outfit…so far. The season is just beginning, so that proviso is a necessity 😉 I have faith in the talent of Second Life’s designers that they will wow me again before the last snowflake melts!

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Jacket: -Tres Blah- -tb- Oversized Coat (S) – Mauve by Julliette Westerburg (Available at Collabor88 December)
Top: fri.day – fri. – Basic.Turtleneck (Red) by Darling Monday
Skirt: Tee*fy Edela Buttoned Skirt Chocolate by Azure Electricteeth (Available at Collabor88 December)
Leggings: ISON – leather leggings (rose) by Harry Hyx
Boots: Maitreya Stagioni Boots * Chestnut by Onyx LeShelle
Scarf: (fashionably dead) – (fd) Cozy Scarf – Cream by Toast Bard (Available at Collabor88 December)
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Sayaka3” (Type A)(Garnet) by Marisa Kira
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Peach Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Poses: aDORKable Poses: SidePony Set by Adorkable Peapod (NLA)

Another Unexpected Unicorn

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I’m thinking about getting a horse. Not a breedable, just a horse I can ride. So I donned my new hat and set out to find one.

I stopped at Branagh’s Barn and hopped on this lovely bay for a quick ride around the paddock. He had other ideas. Freed from his stall in the barn he made his way quickly to this beautiful unicorn. They seemed to hit it off…I’m sure they’ll be very good friends.

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Speaking of the hat (nice segue, eh? 😉 ) this is a sneak preview of the JfL Cowboy hat for the Jewelry & Accessories Expo, December 06-21. The felt is soft, the band is materials-enabled for a lovely shine in the light, and it comes in six colours. What more could a girl – or guy – ask for?

Not much, except to find a friend in an unexpected place.

I didn’t buy the horse…yet. I’m still considering. But while I was looking around I saw that the unicorn will only be available for the holidays. That is fitting…an ethereal creature such as she only appears briefly then disappears. Not to be forgotten, but out of reach except in dreams.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: ::HH:: Hucci Salli Crop Tank S – Starfish by Eboni Khan
Shorts: ::HH:: Hucci Quincy Shorts S – Toast by Eboni Khan
Shoes: tulip. Suede Loafer (Clay) for Slink Flat Feet by Minami Susanowa
*Hat: JfL Hats – JfL cowboy hat camel by Johnfrancis Laville (available at The Jewelry & Accessories Expo, Dec. 06-Dec. 21) *SNEAK PREVIEW
Necklace & Earrings: EarthStones Precious Moments Locket & Earrings -Mother of Pearl by Abraxxa Anatine
Bracelet & Ring: EarthStones Precious Moments Bracelet & Ring -Mother of Pearl by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: [LeLutka]-LORELLA hair – Jessica by Thora Charron
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Rose Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
*Nails: .::VIVID::. – VIVID [Slink Nail Apliers] – Polish Pack 3 by Honey Bernandes (Fingernail & Toenail pack – 12 colours)
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat 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 by Sporthorse Demo by Fiona Branagh (available for purchase at Branagh’s Barn)

Photos taken at Branagh’s Barn

Home

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Warm and inviting, a place to feel safe and loved. Somewhere to call your own and to share with someone you love.

That’s home.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Dress: ::TSC:: Sweety by SteviMay Chauveau (available at The Chapter Four)
Necklace: EarthStones Karin Necklace – Red Jasper by Abraxxa Anatine (Halloween Hunt 2013 Gift – I’m not sure if this is still available)
Bracelet: EarthStones Karin Bracelet – Red Jasper (Halloween Hunt 2013 Gift – I’m not sure if this is still available)
Earrings: EarthStones Karin Earrings – Red Jasper (Halloween Hunt 2013 Gift – I’m not sure if this is still available)
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – [Gos] Isabella Sandal by Gospel Voom
Hair: Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Kelly Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Cherry Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Makeup: [PXL] Creations – [PXL]JADE SK Smokey Eyes (tattoo) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

All furnishings (including the house) from *ionic* by lakua Arriaga (gacha prizes available at The Chapter Four)

Pose by the chair