Scarlet Creative

Cafe Chic

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Nothing says “cafe chic” like this cool soft cap from JfL Hats. Paired with an awesome pair of jeans and peek-a-boo top to show off my amazing ink, it won’t take much encouragement for me to slip onto the stool and start reciting bad poetry.

Now I just need an audience.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Nylon Outfitters (NO) Metallic Gold Lace Crop Top by Nylon Pinkney
Jeans: Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans * S #2 by Onyx LeShelle
*Hat: JfL Hats soft cap V.2_rust by Johnfrancis Laville
Bracelet: (Yummy) To The Moon & Back Bracelet – Gold by Polyester Partridge (available at No. 21 through May 11 2015)
Shoes: Ingenue :: Marie Heels (Maitreya) :: Latte by Betty Doyle
Hair: Analog Dog AD – 42 – light reds by Queue Marlowe (heavily edited)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Tattoo: Space Mermaid – Covet by Alexandria Enchanted (available at No. 21 through May 11 2015)
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Stools/pose: Diesel Works DW Barstool v.2011.Br/S by Rogan Diesel
Bar, lights and accessories on bar: LISP – Vine “Vite” Bistro Set v3 1 by Pandora Popstar
Rug: Apple Fall AF Ruffled Rug by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Wall hanging: Apple Fall AF Hanging Art by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Paintings: Apple Fall AF Frame Shelf by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Sconces: Apple Fall Neva’s Finial Wall Sconce by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Shelf: Apple Fall Neva’s Kitchen Shelf RARE by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Bench: Apple Fall Neva’s Sideboard by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Fireplace: Apple Fall AF Stature Fireplace RARE by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Boat: Apple Fall AF Harry’s Boat by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Blocks: Zaara [home] : 13 Block prints by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Flowers: Apple Fall Roses Jug by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Wood basket: Apple Fall AF Woodstock by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Build: Scarlet Creative Work Live Loft by Charlotte Bartlett

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

End of a Long Day

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I spent more time in Second Life yesterday than I have in quite a while. Of course, there were a lot of things I had to do.

Shopping. Taking pictures. Shopping. Catching up with a few friends. Shopping. You know, the usual…just on steroids.

My first stop was *ARGRACE* to pick up a couple new releases. Next to Analog Dog for one of Queue Marlowe’s newest styles. Over FaMESHed. A second trip to Uber. Then off to .LeLutka. to demo the new mesh heads.

To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about investing in a mesh head. I would be happier if there was the capability to use sliders to customise my face, as with my mesh body. But since I spend so much time retouching bumpy and pointy bits on my face when processing my photos, the temptation was great.

And I really liked Aria. I did make a couple of adjustments to my shape to make me look a bit less “out-of-the-box.” And after (finally) reading the instructions, I was able to tweak my viewer so my face matched my body. I was sold.

I can’t say I’m crazy about the profile; I feel a bit like a pug with a smooshed-in face. The facial shape is also rounder than my usual face, so I’m discovering that not every hairstyle I’m used to wearing works with Aria. But with as much hair as I have clogging my inventory, I’m sure I have plenty that will work. And I don’t plan on using it every day, like I do my mesh body so I don’t have to give up my favourite styles.

After playing with the HUD to get a look I liked, I trekked back around the grid to do more shopping, created a couple of sets for photos, dragged in Chance and sent HIM shopping, took photos and then went back out for (ahem) a tiny bit more shopping.

Is it any wonder I was so exhausted I just stripped off my clothes and fell into a deep, restful sleep at the end of a long day?

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Bra & Panties: *LACUNA* Mae Bra & Panties – Mint by LacunaInc
Earrings: EarthStones Triple Tear Earrings – Turquoise by Abraxxa Anatine (group gift)
Hair: *ARGRACE* MEGUMU / Women – Ginger by rika Oyen (New Release)
Body, hands, feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.0 with Glam Affair America skin tone by Onyx LeShelle
Head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-ARIA v1.0 by jadenart

Bed: Scarlet Creative The Arcade Carriage Day Bed by Charlotte Bartlett (gacha prize)

Pose: oOo tootsie_six by Olaenka Chesnokov

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Come Home For Christmas

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It is getting closer to that day that either brings out the child or the Grinch in all of us. Well, those who celebrate Christmas, anyway. It has been a long time since I went all out for Christmas; it is just my cat and me, and she views decorations as her special playthings, so I tend to keep things to a minimum.

This year marks my 15th Christmas in Australia. I still haven’t gotten used to the idea of Christmas in summer, but no matter where I call home, that’s where you’ll find me for Christmas.

I shot this photo for the LUMIPro Holiday Advertisement contest, and to my surprise and delight, I was one of the winners. Thank you to Stefan, for choosing my photo and especially thank you for such a wonderful product.

I also want to thank everyone who voted for me in the Avi Choice Awards. Although I didn’t win, I was just honoured to be nominated and touched by the support I received. I especially want to thank Starr, who nominated me. Your thoughtfulness is a gift that I will always treasure.

I hope to post more before Christmas rolls around, but as everyone else, I have very busy days ahead. If I don’t see you before, I hope you are able to come home for Christmas…wherever that may be.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: The Secret Store – Scallop Sweater – Milk by Maylee Oh
Jeans: tulip. Alana Jeans S Classic by Minami Susanowa
Boots: tulip. Suede Buckled Boot (Sand) by Minami Susanowa
Hair: *ARGRACE* HAKU – Ginger by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) 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

Rug: Scarlet Creative Meribel Comfort Rug – Light by Charlotte Bartlett (gacha prize)
Pillows: 8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Cushions Set by iBi (available at The Arcade Dec. 2014)
Puppy & kitten: ISPACHI [CHERISHED MOMENTS] Paws & Claws RARE by Andred Qinan (available at The Arcade Dec. 2014)
Postcard garland: {vespertine-postcard garland/christmas} by Amelie Knelstrom
Fire: Trompe Loeil – Fireplace Logs and Fire (larger stack of wood) by Cory Edo (part of the Trompe Loeil – Attic Skybox V1.1 [mesh])
Hamster stockings: *MishMish* Hammie & Stocking by Aime Takaaki (Christmas gift at The Arcade Dec. 2014)
Firewood: Scarlet Creative Mountain Lodge Birch in Belts by Charlotte Barlett (gacha prize)
Cupboard: 8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Wall Cupboard by iBi (Arcade)
Sleigh: HIDEKI – Sledge by Hideki Carami (available at Shiny Shabby December 2014)
Build: RARE Scarlet Creative Foundry Prefab MT RARE by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Shiny Shabby December 2014)

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Floored II 2 by Adorkable Peapod

And, of course, photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet