Summerfest ’17

Island Life

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I’ve been dreaming of the island life: comfy furniture in Miami Vice colours and a laid back vibe. I have tried to create that feeling with some lovely things from The Liaison Collaborative, Deco(c)rate and [ keke ] for The Home Show 2017. Peruse the credits (they move more or less counterclockwise from the sofa) and pick out your favourites.

I won’t be writing more; I’ll be enjoying the island life.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Sofa: Sway’s [Agwe] Sofa . pattern / Adult by Sway Dench (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Clock: [Black Tulip] Tropical Gacha 07 – Tropical Clock – Size2 – RARE by Auryn Beorn (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Wall print: [Black Tulip] Tropical Gacha 04 – Tropical Photo Frame by Auryn Beorn (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Mirror: [Black Tulip] Tropical Gacha 05 – Tropical Wall Mirror by Auryn Beorn (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
*Neon sign: {what next} ‘Paradise’ Neon Light (pink+green) by Winter Thorn
Flamingo planter: Cheeky Pea :CP: Tropical Flamingo Planter by Isla Gealach (Deco(c)rate July 2017)
Chair: ARIA– Theros Armchair by Yelo Uriza (Deco(c)rate July 2017)
Planter: Di’Cor Delia Wicker Planter by Olga012 (Deco(c)rate July 2017)
Side table: :HAIKEI: Sentimental Reason gacha / {2} by quo0p
Rug: :HAIKEI: Sentimental Reason gacha / {4} by quo0p
Flip flops: dust bunny . flip flops by lxlNoel (gacha prize)
Coffee table: dust bunny . camellia coffee table by lxlNoel (recoloured)
*Shells: [ keke ] beach rubble . shells by Kean Kelly (available at The Home Show 2017 – opens July 8)
Starfish: Shutter Field [sf] beach tray by Heavenly Villa
Coral in bottle: dust bunny . coral bottle . white by lxlNoel (gacha prize)
Pineapple drink: dust bunny . pineapple drink by lxlNoel
Candle: Ariskea// Gypsy Travel// Rattan Lantern + Candle by Diaxm (available at Collabor88 July 2017)
Basket with pillows: .:revival:. tropical pillow basket by Momentous (Deco(c)rate July 2017)
Hanging chair: .:revival:. tropical chair by Momentous (Deco(c)rate July 2017)
*Towel: Jourda x Dahl House Floor Towel Pink by Rozae
Bikini: +Half-Deer+ Carefree Bikini Clutter [FATPACK] by Halogen Magic (available at Summerfest ’17)
Drinks cart: dust bunny . happy hour tray by lxlNoel
Surf board: N4RS Leaning Surfboard – DECOR by alecat Breda (Deco(c)rate July 2017)
*Drawers: [ keke ] little diva draver . rose by Kean Kelly (available at The Home Show 2017 – opens July 8)
*Lamp: [ keke ] moths to a flame – pink by Kean Kelly (available at The Home Show 2017 – opens July 8)
*Side table: Sway’s [Agwe] Side table by Sway Dench (available at The Liaison Collaborative through July 30)
Build: CONVAIR Safari Tent by Tobias Convair (Deco(c)rate July 2017)

Two Favourites, Squared

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Every summer, I look forward to two events in Second Life: Hair Fair and Summerfest. And every year, I look out for two designers at those events.

I first discovered *ARGRACE* at Hair Fair a few years ago and it has become a favourite hair brand for me. rika Oyen follows a theme for her offerings for Hair Fair. She has done hats previously (baseball caps, cowboy hats) and this year, it is towels (two versions) and messy hair. The texturing on the towels is so perfect I want to wrap my own hair in one. And the hair itself is just the right amount of wisps and tousled locks to believe you have just stepped out of the shower, or the ocean. And don’t forget her other creations: bedhead extraordinaire and shampoo. I will try to get posts with those later, but don’t wait for me – go check them out yourself.

The first item I ever bought at Summerfest was a ruffled one-piece bathing suit from Valentina E. Last year, it was a ruffled bikini. And this year, another one. I simply love the bold patterns and unflinching style. Valentina E. is equal parts haute couture and smouldering sensuality. This bikini ticks all the boxes of becoming a classic. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

Honourable mention must go to Izzie’s, also at Summerfest. She is the mistress of the appliers, and the water droplets she features this year are the proof. With appliers for multiple bodies and heads, plus Omega, different skin tones with varying levels of shine, I may have to amend my title:

Three favourites, cubed.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Bikini: Valentina E. :V.e. Reina Ruffled Bikini MAITREYA by ValentinaEvangelista (available at Summerfest ’17)
Rings: Meva Bento Maitreya Ring Left Middlefinger 3 Gold, Left Annulary Gold, Left Annulary 2 Gold & Left Pinky Gold by Mea Carnell (gacha prizes)
Hair: *ARGRACE* SUIU by rika Oyen (available at Hair Fair 2017)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
*Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Lona v1.1 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi
Water droplet appliers: Izzie’s – Catwa – Applier Wet Face and Wet Body Hud (Maitreya, Belleza, Slink & Omega) by Izzie Button (available at Summerfest ’17)

Pose: Del May DM – Whim by Del May
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet

When Summer Ends

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I’ll make this short and sweet anyway. Check out the credits for all of the beautiful things I am wearing. The top and skirt will be leaving Collabor88 in just a couple of days (hopefully destined for the Emery main store). The sandals are from fri.day and out now at Summerfest ’17. The hair from Sintiklia can be found at Hair Fair 2017 and features options for your fringe.

These are all wonderful items that you’ll need now, before summer ends.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Top: Emery Ken Top for Maitreya Body Lara by sunami Beck (available at Collabor88 through July 6)
Skirt: Emery Ipanema Skirt Burlap for Maitreya Body Lara by sunami Beck (available at Collabor88 through July 6)
*Shoes: fri.day Aquinnah Sandals (Coral) by Darling Monday (available at Summerfest ’17 through July 20)
Hair: Sintiklia – Hair Jasmine – Reds by Sintikliasims (available at Hair Fair 2017)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
*Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Lona v1.1 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi

*Pose: {NANTRA} Effortless 6 by Nancoix Urquan
Location: Skye Neist Point