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The Tears of a Clown

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Now there’s some sad things known to man
But ain’t too much sadder than
the tears of a clown
When there’s no one around, oh yeah

Smokey Robinson – “The Tears Of A Clown”

Smokey sang about the loss of a love in this song, but these particular lyrics – and the clown’s tears – can apply equally to animals that are lost, abandoned or abused. In the United States, the ASPCA is the group that is tasked with the humane treatment and prevention of cruelty of animals. To benefit this organisation, Seraphim has put together a massive event that will run from November 6-26. Over 100 designers will come together with circus-themed items with donations going to the ASPCA.

You can check out the Cirque de Serpahim blog or Flickr page for a sneak-preview of some of the items that will be available. SLurls to the two (yes, two!) sims will be published there when the event opens and I’ll be adding them into my update posts on and after November 6.

Start saving your pennies for this event; you don’t want to be the one to make the clown cry.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: -tres blah- -tb- C88 Tucked Tee (S) – Black by Juliette Westerburg
Necklace: Cae :: Promise :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft
Ring: Cae :: Promise :: Ring by Caelan Hancroft
Tears: LaGyo_Matilda crystal tears by Gyorgyna Larnia
*Hair: [KoKoLoReS] Hair – Felicia by Leyla Flux (for Cirque de Seraphim Nov. 6-26)
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
*Nail appliers: .Figure. The Clown Fingernails Slink HUD by Nittinha Aeon (for Cirque de Seraphim Nov. 6-26)
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: Del May DM – Sigh by Del May

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Mediterranean

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A new round of The Challenge has begun with this month’s theme of Mediterranean. There are several lovely new offerings, so make sure you head to the creator’s mainstores to take advantage of this classic style.

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My favourite this time around has to be the Tuscan Patio by [hate this:home]. The warm colours are the perfect background for the detailed textures and the crackling fire. There are versions with and without the drapes, but I love the mystery they give this cozy build.

Check out The Challenge Blog for all of the goodies this month and find your own Mediterranean favourite.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Patio: [ht:home] tuscan patio by Corvus Szpiegel (for The Challenge 31 Oct – 29 Nov)
*Bench: [offMelrose] Autumn Bench – Mediterranean by Julienn Sands (for The Challenge 30 Oct – 29 Nov)
*Picnic basket: [offMelrose] Autumn Bench – Wine & Cheese Basket Med by Julienn Sands (for The Challenge 31 Oct – 29 Nov)
*Screen: striped mocha – tuscan screen [light grey] by Margotmuffen (for The Challenge 31 Oct – 29 Nov)

Upside Down

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MixMatch is an interesting sales event. It may have been around for a while, but I only discovered it. The idea is you go to the event and buy the displayed item there, then you can go to the creator’s mainstore to purchase a complementary item at a discounted price. It’s a fun way to mix and match some cute stuff with the added benefit of getting you out of a sales event and into an actual store.

At the MixMatch event, you can find this quirky upside down bench from Kuro. It comes in three different textures – the wooden one I am showing her, plus pink and blue. It has TONS of animated poses and seats three. You can even swap which seat you want to sit in. Kind of a fun way to play musical chairs 🙂

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Once you’ve tired of that game, head on over to Kuro to pick up the matching chair. Having exhausted myself playing musical chairs alone, a nice relaxing rest while reading a book seemed the perfect ending.

On another note, even if you’re not interested in shopping you really should go to this event just to see the MixMatch venue. It is housed on the After 6 Days sim and is a touch surreal, a little bit avante garde and totally awesome!

(I was only joking about the not being interested in shopping part, of course!) 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Spirit Store – Kusa top [S] for suspenders by Spirit Osmus (Available at Kustom9 Oct. 2014)
Jeans: Spirit Store – Kusa skinny jeans [S] for suspenders by Spirit Osmus (Available at Kustom9 Oct. 2014)
Suspenders: Spirit Store – Kusa suspenders [S] by Spirit Osmus (Available at Kustom9 Oct. 2014)
Socks: Izzie’s – Knee Socks green by Izzie Button
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer MG – Earrings -Kitten Heels – SILVER by Maxi Gossamer
Hair: *ARGRACE* Taylor – 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
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Bench: Kuro – Upside down bench (wooden) by Luana Dawg (available at MixMatch – Opens Oct. 25)
*Chair: Kuro – Upside down chair (pink) by Luana Dawg (available at the Kuro Mainstore as part of the MixMatch event)

Poses by the furniture