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Role Model

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I don’t quite have the stance down pat, but I’m working on it! As a role model for posture, Miss Dress Form is perfection.

I mentioned a couple of days ago I seem to be carrying a mannequin theme lately. It honestly hasn’t been a considered idea; it has just happened. I love pulling items out of my inventory, scattering them, taking some back, moving others around, digging for another gem or two. Or six. Or eighteen.

I have several dress forms in my treasure trove (surprise, surprise!), but this one from Apple Fall has to be my favourite. It actually reminded me a bit of the frock I’m wearing from Apple May Designs. The dress comes in four colours, with the pink I am wearing on sale for 50L for a limited time at the main store. What a bargain!

I spent two hours setting up this room for a client shoot. She was a no-show. So instead of getting upset, I decided to use it myself.

How’s that for being a role model for fashion, economics and resourcefulness all in one post? 😉

*Dress: Apple May Designs Diamond Dress (S) – Pink by Apple May
Shoes: Essenz – Cape Town (Cream) by Senzati0n Domenitzo (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Hair: [Entwined] Electra by Vivienmarli (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 05 D 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

Dress form: Apple Fall AF Dress Form w/ Dress by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Dresser: 4. Apple Fall Blanket Curio by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Plant: 4. Apple Fall AF Reaching Plant by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Picture on dresser: Trompe Loeil – Recycled Wood Photo Frame by Cory Edo
Bed: Vagabond – Julie’s Bed by Shawneese Offcourse (available at Collabor88 May 2015)
Rug: Glam Affair – Andy Rug 02 by Aida Ewing (gacha prize)
Books & papers: Zigana Product Box by Nalena Fairey
Bench: Apple Fall Neva’s Sideboard by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Open book: Apple Fall AF Sketchbook by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Knicknacks on bench: -tres blah- -tb- Fairy Whispers and Daisies by Julliette Westerburg (gacha prize)
Lamp: Apple Fall AF Dolly Lamp by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Dollhouse: Apple Fall AF Victoria’s Dollshouse by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Firewood: Apple Fall AF Woodstock by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Persian Rug: Little House of Curios – Faded Persian Rug by Lindsay Pinelli
Leaning painting: Apple Fall AF New Arrival Painting by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Armoire: Apple Fall AF Victoria’s Armoire by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Lillies: Apple Fall AF Calla Lilies by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Side table: Spargel & Shine Antique Bath Table Rose by Tess Spargel
Square photo: Zaara [home] : 19 Vintage frame *square* by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Oval photo: Zaara [home] : 15 Vintage frame *oval* by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Tall photo: Zaara [home] : 16 Vintage frame *tall* by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Horizontal photo: Zaara [home] : 18 Vintage frame *horizontal* by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Shelf: Apple Fall AF Frame Shelf by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Light branch: [ keke ] twinkling lights log – snow wood by Kean Kelly
Painting: Apple Fall AF Gilt Frame (Portrait) by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Build: (Milk Motion) flat in Montmartre – all white by Marie Lauridsen

Pose: !bang – stand 485M by Luna Jubilee

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Jane’s Bath

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Jane’s a lucky girl. She has a lovely bath in a garden, replete with pretty, shiny things. She has the option of allowing herself to air dry after a long, relaxing soak. She has flowers and grass rustling in the breeze, a slow-dripping shower from the watering cans, and sparkling lights to mimic fireflies in the daytime.

She could probably spring for some snazzier towels, but with that air-drying option, she’s still in good shape.

Almost everything in this photo comes from Shiny Shabby. And even the shabby bits are glorious. This round has a huge wow-factor, and I have the diminished bank account to prove it.

I think I’m going to sneak into Jane’s bath to soak away the soreness I developed while flitting around this amazing event.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Bathtub: Kuro – Jane’s bathtub by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Bench: Kuro – Jane’s stool by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Teapot: Kuro – Jane’s kettle by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Plant: Kuro – Jane’s plant by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Bucket: Kuro – Jane’s bucket by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Pots: Kuro – Jane’s vases by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Metal container: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Metal Container by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)SS
Ladder: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Ladder by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Lace: cinphul // ASBMF [Lace 3] by Imokon Neox (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Tall watering can: cinphul // ASBMF [Shower] by Imokon Neox (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Short watering cans: cinphul // ASBMF [Garden Decor 1, 2 & 3] by Imokon Neox (gacha prizes) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Hanging rags: Apt B// Old & Rusted – Hanging Rags by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Chair: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Picture Chair by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Cloths on ground: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Floor Rags by FadeArcade (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Light trees: tarte. garden tree by Alixxbella
Grass: HPMD* Winter Grass 2013 by Sasaya Kayo

Adrift On The Tide Of Dreams

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And all my days are trances,
And all my nightly dreams
Are where thy grey eye glances,
And where thy footstep gleams–
In what ethereal dances,
By what eternal streams.

~EDGAR ALLAN POE, To One in Paradise

There has probably been written more about dreams than I have had. I tend not to remember mine in the morning, so I try to concentrate more on day dreams. Imagining myself in places that I have never been and likely never will see, psychedelic whirlwinds of colour, sound and imagery that leave me breathless with my heart pounding. It is those moments when my imagination expands my universe to a place where I can recline on a downy-soft bed, afloat on a gentle tide. Where the sounds of the waves seduce me with their eternal dances.

At work I am known for “going into the zone,” where a colleague must call my name several times before I respond. Usually I am just focused on my work, tuning out the conversation and noise around me. But sometimes, if there is a smile on my face, you can be sure I am adrift on the tide of dreams.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Corset: Salt & Pepper S&P Corsage Alina by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at We Love Role-Play through May 31, 2015)
Panties: *LACUNA* Cleo Lingerie – White by LacunaInc
*Necklace: Salt & Pepper S&P Necklace Sarah by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at We Love Role-Play through May 31, 2015)
Earrings: Cae :: Entangled :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: *ARGRACE* AZAMI – Auburn by rika Oyen
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 05 D 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

Bed/pose: Vagabond – Julie’s Bed by Shawneese Offcourse (available at Collabor88 May 2015)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet