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I Used To Be A Dancer, But Now I’m Just (Re)tired

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1 I Used To Be A Flapper

Have you ever seen those older ladies who don’t dress their age? I don’t mean that they’re sporting skinny jeans and piercings – I mean they’re fully made up and wearing the clothes they wore when they were young and desirable. Depending on their era, it might be a poodle skirt and twin set or a flapper dress and feathered headband.

I want to be like that when I grow up. Never forgetting the time when I was a bit of a bombshell. When heads turned to see “the girl in the hat.” When I knew how to flirt but not be a tease. When I was the centre of attention and loving every moment.

That is a gift that takes a lot of confidence to pull off. I hope I remember how I danced like tomorrow wasn’t coming. How I had the world in my hands and I was never letting go.

The dress and headpiece I’m wearing are from Salt & Pepper at the Vintage & Cool Fair. No, they’re not the era I grew up in, but they evoked the memory of a time when I was the dancer, and not just (re)tired.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P Dress Audrey by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at Vintage & Cool Fair 2015 – August 21 – September 4)
*Headpiece: Salt & Pepper S&P Audrey Headpiece by xxSaltandPepperxx
(available at Vintage & Cool Fair 2015 – August 21 – September 4)
Shoes: Pure Poison – Andreea Pumps – Maitreya – RARE by Shaleene Kenin (gacha prize)
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Iris” (Fatpack) by Marisa Kira (group gift)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Midnight in Paris – Maitreya Mesh Body by Julie Hastings
Skin: -Glam Affair – Summerv3 – America 02 E by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Bench: Cheeky Pea :CP: Sweetwater Bench Burnt by Isla Gealach
Surround: Pixel Mode – Victoria’s Hideaway – Sun Cover by Tya Fallingbridge (gacha prize)
Table: Pixel Mode – Victoria’s Hideaway – Willow Side Table by Tya Fallingbridge (gacha prize)

Pose by the bench

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Too Awesome To Be A Horror Movie Victim

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1 Lost In The Mist 2

I heard something the other day that made me laugh.

I would be the first person to die in a horror movie. I refuse to spend my last minutes running. Screw that.

Apparently there is also a correlation between wearing matching bra and panties and being a serial killer’s victim, but I’m not showing off my undies today, so we’ll just stick to the horror movie story.

No, my outfit isn’t really the best wardrobe for a walk through a misty forest, but that seems to be the case for most horror movie victims. The skirt is too short, the heels are too high, the top is too tiny but damn, I look good! I couldn’t resist a peep over my shoulder to see if I could figure out what is making those growly noises behind me, but honestly, I don’t think I want to know. Is that a shadow near that tree, or is it a hockey-mask-wearing freak just waiting to slash me – and I don’t mean with a high stick!

If I can just make it into the mist, I think I can blend in and very possibly – hopefully – get out of the woods alive.

Shiny Shabby has opened once again and you need (I do mean need) this denim skirt from Apple May Designs. The fit and textures are superb and you can even change the colour of your belt to match your outfit. !bang has also stepped up with not just a singles pose pack (including mirrors) but a sweet friend’s pose as well. Go forth and shop. You’re way too awesome to be a horror movie victim.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Addams // Retro Bikini Top // Maitreya by AmaliaRainwood (available at Collabor88 August 2015)
*Skirt: Apple May Designs Cassie Skirt (Maitreya S) – Light by Apple May (available at Shiny Shabby Aug 20 – Sept 15 2015)
Shoes: Essenz – Lisbon (Brown) Maitreya by Senzati0n Domenitzo
Hair: *ARGRACE* HIIRAGI – Red by rika Oyen
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Midnight in Paris – Maitreya Mesh Body by Julie Hastings
Skin: -Glam Affair – Summerv3 – America 02 E by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Trees: Studio Skye Marketplace Store Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader
Mist: {anc} mist cloud [Heavenlyblue] 1prim sculpt by aki69 (available at Collabor88 August 2015)

*Pose: !bang – stand 505 by Luna Jubilee (available at Shiny Shabby Aug 20 – Sept 15 2015)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Mirror, Mirror

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1 Mirror, Mirror

Usually I hate mirrors because I’m not happy with the face looking back at me…until I’ve at least applied my mascara. But in this case, it was trying to get the mirror images lined up in this photo. I finally did it…after about an hour. They’re probably not perfect, but I did heave a sigh of accomplishment when I finished.

Apple May Designs has released this sexy top and shoes recently. You can find both in the main store, and one colour of the shoes is the group gift. Pop over and join the group to grab them. I’m sure you can see yourself in them – just look in the mirror.

*Top: Apple May Designs After Hours – Rose *PinStripe* by Apple May
*Shoes: Apple May Designs Zairya Heels *Slink High* – Black by Apple May
Hair: Blueberry – Jie – Hair Design by Blueberryxx
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Tesis – white – Maitreya Mesh Body by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby July-August 2015)
Necklace: (Yummy) Repurposed Charms Necklace – Eclectic – N21 Exclusive by Polyester Partridge (available at N21 July 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Summerv3 – America 02 E by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Bathtub: NOMAD // Industrial Bathtub .001 by Piraiya Novikov
Rug: Apple Fall AF Fiber Rug by Warehousefifteendesigns
Table: *windsong. ; night table w. books { woods } by Snowy Melody
Birdcage: *windsong. ; caged candles by Snowy Me
Bath stool & accessories: NOMAD // Bath Stool by Piraiyah Novikov
Mirrors: Wayward Muse [WM] Frosted Mirrors by Nidalia (former hunt gift)

Pose: aDORKable Poses Marketplace Store: Legs 4m by Adorkable Peapod

Photos taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet