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Back to Work

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1 A Snowy Winter's Night

Today I am back to work after 11 luxurious days off. In fact, I am sipping my coffee, trying desperately to wake up as this posts. Knowing how long it takes me to reach a state of wakefulness, I cleverly wrote this last night. Otherwise, I probably would have forgotten all about this photo by the time I get around to blogging again.

I have really enjoyed blogging regularly – almost every day – over the last week and a half. As I mentioned before, I have stockpiled a few extra photos so I can try to get a couple more done during the week. This one was taken in December, though, and I have already moved all of my “By the Month” folders from 2014 into the annual folder and started on January 2015. I have no doubt if I don’t use it now, it will be forgotten.

That would be a shame, because I really like it. I made a few trips to Let It Snow! during my holidays. It really is a pretty sim; peaceful, festive and welcoming. If you get a chance, do drop by.

Unfortunately, when I head out to work, it won’t be in the cold of winter (walking, in the dark, uphill – both ways). I won’t say I would enjoy driving in the snow, but I would certainly appreciate a break from the heat!

I’ll be back at some point during the week, but I’m not sure when. You know how it is getting back into the grind of work after time off. At least most of the bosses are away for another week, so I can actually get some work done 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Coat: Tiar Wintercoat by Atiya Baar (available at Four Seasons Market until Jan. 4 – that’s today!)
Tights: Maitreya Tights (Pinched) * Coconut by Onyx LeShelle
Boots: Maitreya Gold * Tan * Laud Boots Slink-High by Onyx LeShelle
Hair: *ARGRACE* YUZU – Ginger by rika Oyen (new release)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C by aida Ewing (available at Kustom9 until Jan. 14, 2015)
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers: -Glam Affair– Slink Hand & Feet Skin Appliers AD by aida Ewing
Eyes: [ MUDSKIN ]_Glass Eye_Blue3_w1 by Sopha Portal (available at Kustom9 until Jan. 14, 2015)
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose/lantern: Frozen – Lantern Pose 01 by Weronkika Pobieski (available at Four Seasons Market until Jan. 4 – that’s today!)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Forbidden Love

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1 Forbidden Love

It’s the classic story: the beautiful, wealthy young woman falls madly in love with the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Every moment they can steal away together is cherished. One day she will find the courage to forsake her family’s wishes to be with the one she loves.

Until then, it will be as if a dream.

The pose from !bang is available until January 15 at this round of Oneword, with the theme of “Dream.”

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Chance:
Jeans: Lenox 2015 Denim Mens by Leviathan Flux
Shoes: [NikotiN] SplitRock (Brown) by Ralph Dirval
Hair: ::Exile:: Broken Strings:Marone by Kavar Cleanslate
Skin: Fruk – Jeremy skin shade 3 Dark brown by Chucky Hollak
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) M L – Relax by Siddean Munro

On Peep:
Dress: :Moon Amore: Dreams Dress by PsyQueen (available at Oneword January 1-15 2015)
Shoes: fri.day – Opal.Heels (Silver) – Slink by Darling Monday (FLF on Dec.2, 2015 – unsure of availability after this date)
Hair: *ARGRACE* HIIRAGI – Ginger by rika Oyen
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C by aida Ewing (available at Kustom9 until Jan. 14, 2015)
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers: -Glam Affair– Slink Hand & Feet Skin Appliers AD by aida Ewing
Eyes: [ MUDSKIN ]_Glass Eye_Blue3_w1 by Sopha Portal (available at Kustom9 until Jan. 14, 2015)
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Trees: *alirium* *a* Banshee : green : B (grass) by Alir Flow
Hammock: Cheeky Pea :CP: Skye Boat Bed with pole by Isla Gealach

*Pose: !bang – as if a dream by Luna Jubilee (available at Oneword January 1-15 2015)

Deranged Beauty

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1 By Moonlight-1

When I saw this dress by =Zenith= available at this round of Uber, I had to have it. It is feminine and soft and has luxuriously silky textures; just the kind of dress I love. I had visions of a romantic photo, showing her longing for her love in the moonlight.

I have spent three days working on various versions of the image, and to me, she still looks like a deranged woman in an asylum, begging to be let out.

Oh well, even a lunatic deserves to look beautiful.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: =Zenith=(Rose)vintage chiffon dress by Miffyhoi Rosca (available at Uber Jan. 2015)
Shoes: REIGN.– Avantii Pumps(MAITREYA)- Tan by kenadeecole (available at Uber Jan. 2015)
Necklace & earrings: (Yummy) Pearl & Diamond Set by Polyester Partridge (available at Uber Jan. 2015)
Hair: *ARGRACE* YUZU – Ginger by rika Oyen
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C by aida Ewing (available at Kustom9 Dec. 2014)
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers: -Glam Affair– Slink Hand & Feet Skin Appliers AD by aida Ewing
Eyes: [ MUDSKIN ]_Glass Eye_Blue3_w1 by Sopha Portal (available at Kustom9 Dec. 2014)
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Sofa: junk. hester’s attic couch. antique. by Tab Tatham
Rug: Zigana . rug . circle of flowers by Nalena Fairey
Pillows: junk. morrison cushion pile. by Tab Tatham (gacha prize)
Crate: Cleo Design cushion crate by Cleom Bailey
Tea set: Cleo Design tray, teacups & teapot by Cleom Bailey
Ladder: Hideki – Ladder with Frames by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Wood/basket: Apple Fall AF Woodstock by warehousefifteendesigns
Framed picture (portrait): Apple Fall AF Beauty Is… by warehousefifteendesigns
Carousel horse: [HANDverk]Carousel Horse.eggshell by Daphne Klossovsky (gacha prize – found at ieQED)
Happily…sign: %Percent – Happily Ever After (Gold) *MESH* by Plato Novo
Hanging book: Kuro – [A book epiphany] Book mobile by Luana Dawg (gacha prize)
Photo cluster: LISP – Silver Frames for top of piano (can add own pics) by Pandora Popstar
Photo frame (landscape): Zaara [home] : 19 Vintage frame by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Phonograph: [ContraptioN] Phonograph: The Capital Menace by Faust Steamer (gacha prize)
Backgammon set: *Second Spaces* backgammon set by Elle Kirshner (gacha prize)
Book pile: Apple Fall AF Reading Pile by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Suitcases & radio: Hideki – Suitcases & Radio Decor by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Birds: {vespertine– fabric bird-songbird 2/greener grass} by Amelie Knelstrom
Chair: junk. perry chair. posy. by Tab Tatham
Lamp: junk. arch lamp. short. by Tab Tatham
Dresser: junk. apothecary chest. by Tab Tatham
Ottoman: Trompe Loeil – Paxton Ottoman with Blanket by Cory Edo
Fireplace tools: Padre Loco Accessory Model B Rack by Iorick Mistwood

Build: L2 Studio Dove Bay House by Lindini2 Lane

Pose: oOo Studio Poses lulu_five by Olaenka Chesnokov

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet