Lazy Autumn Stroll

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Autumn is my favourite time for taking a walk. With the nip in the air, it is always best to have a big, warm guy to tag along. There is no need to hurry; dawdling is encouraged.

There are tons of new autumn-appropriate items floating around the grid this month. Starting with me, the dress from *Just BECAUSE* comes with a bolero to keep your arms nice and snug. The leg warmers from fri.day keep my legs toasty and the hat from JfL keeps the heat from seeping out of my head.

Chance has a totally new look (see below for all of his meshy wonderfulness), including the jacket/shirt combination from VRSION. Given my appalling lack of male fashion sense, I was thrilled to see this combo and sent Chance running to TMD to pick it up. He has even grown a beard for the season, compliments of an awesome group gift from NO.MATCH!

On to the scene…I am in love with the bicycle prop from {what next}. With a basket chock-full of pumpkins, it is perfect for a fall setting. With contributions from Apple Fall and Kalopsia, plus the finishing touch of the wrought iron fence from Botanical, we found the ideal spot to rest on our lazy autumn walk.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
On Peep:
*Dress & bolero: *Just BECAUSE* *JB* Jacqui Dress by Annie Melson (new main store release)
*Collar: PurpleMoon :: PM :: Teuta Collar -black- by Poulet Koenkamp (available at The Liaison Collaborative through Oct. 30)
*Hat: JfL Kufi V.8 skull cap black by Johnfrancis Laville
*Leg warmers: fri.day – Marnie.Warmers (Coal) by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 October 2016)
*Boots: fri.day – Piper.Boots (Muddy) by Darling Monday
Hair: little bones. Vee by Nova Faerye
Head: CATWA HEAD Tumble V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: LOTUS. Devotion Eyes – 2 by Lilanachristina (gacha prize)
Eyeshadow: Deesses Boutique : Catwa – Queen eyeshadow set (10 models) by NatalieWells

On Chance:
Jacket/shirt: VRSION RIVAL 10 Male Coat [FITTED MESH] FB by Badon Rain (available at TMD October 2016)
Jeans: SLINK – ELIAS Skinny Jeans (Light Blue) – ColdAsh by ColdAsh (available at TMD October 2016)
Shoes: Adjunct – Afterlife Men’s Hi-Top Sneakers – Black/Brown by myvegancookbook Bolissima
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.ACCESS. by viking
Beard: NO.MATCH_NO.MISSION. by viking (group gift)
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body Release 1.2 by Siddean Munro
Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Justin V4.11 by Catwa Clip
Skin applier for body, hands and feet: L’Etre Homme – Slink Hand, Feet and Body Appliers [Golden Tone] by Dam1710
Eyes: LOTUS. Devotion Eyes – 12 by Lilanachristina (gacha prize)

*Bicycle: {what next} Autumn Bicycle Decor by FrankLee Anatra (available at Collabor88 October 2016)
Tree: Little Branch LB_YoungOak{4Seasons} by Cari McKeenan
Book: Toiz. Autumn fairy story book by marinestella
Wooden blocks: Kalopsia – 6 – Aurelia’s Wood Blocks – Apple by Isabeau Baragula (gacha prize at The Chapter Four)
Windmill: Kalopsia – 1 – Aurelia’s Windmill Decor by Isabeau Baragula (gacha prize at The Chapter Four)
Bench: Apt B // Creative Outdoors – Bench Brown by AptB (gacha prize)
Pumpkins: Apple Fall Pumpkin Assortment 3 by Warehousefifteendesigns
Hedge: Apple Fall Apple Fall Juniper Hedge – Seasonal by Warehousefifteendesigns (gift)
*Fence: Botanical – Scrolled Wrought Iron Fence by Kriss Lehmann (available at The Liaison Collaborative through Oct. 30)
Leaves: +Half-Deer+ Fallen Leaves by Halogen Magic
Grass: Little Branch LB_WildGrass*1Li{Autumn} by Cari McKeenan

Pose: RK Poses. Walking Gift by Keon Xenga (group gift)

New Kid In Town

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I have been a fan of Annie Melson’s for a long time. I dug deep into the depths of my inventory a few weeks ago and found an outfit from *Just BECAUSE* dating back to 2011. That’s about 294 years in Second Life time! So I was especially excited and honoured to have been selected to blog for this well-established and talented designer.

The top I am wearing is the first release I am blogging as an official *JB* blogger. Like a lot of her casual wear, on first glance it is just a simple tank. However, if you look at the details, such as the way it rides up around the hips and the sweet little drawstring on the side you can begin to understand why this brand has enjoyed such enduring success.

I may be the new kid in town, but I’ve been around the block a time or two and I know great quality when I slip it over my head.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Top: *Just BECAUSE* *JB* Tess TankTop by Annie Melson (NEW RELEASE at the main store)
Shorts: Addams // Sienna Ripped Short // Maitreya by AmaliaRainwood (available at Collabor88 through September 6)
Shoes: fame femme : Chucks – Kori – texture 03 – Maitreya (Female) by Clarysa Damiano (available at TMD August 2016)
Hair: tram F312 hair by moca Loup
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Spectral Eyes – Azure by Ikon Innovia
Lipstick: Deesses Boutique: CATWA – Sublime lipstick set (5 colors) by NatalieWells
Eyeshadow: Veechi – Monsoon Shadow [Catwa] by Aiubrey Snoodle

Pose: oOo Studio Poses seductress_five by Olaenka Chesnokov
Location: New .:revival:. main store

Sparkly, Shiny, Silky, Satiny

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Wasn’t I a happy girl to find these sparkly, shiny pendants from [ keke ] and the silky, satiny shoes from Apple May Designs waiting for me? These are just the kinds of things that send my squee-factor off the charts!

[ keke ] has released these pendants for the August round of The Forest. It has just opened today (August 11th) and runs through the 25th. This is the second month for this unique event, where you pay one flat group joining fee, then collect all of the pretties scattered through the forest. There are no surprises; you can wander around the venue to see what is offered before joining the group and picking up your items. With 21 top designers participating, it is well worth the investment. Just remember you need to rejoin the group each month. All details can be found on The Forest Event blog.

If you are one of the fortunate ones who has been able to make it into Collabor88 this month for the 5th anniversary edition, you are not only lucky but have probably seen these shoes from Apple May Designs. If you are still waiting to get in, then mark them down on your “must have” list – they are gorgeous! The texturing is divine and the bow at the ankle makes these the perfect date night heels. Perfect….did I mention that they are perfect???

Feast your eyes then scroll through the credits to find all of these sparkly, shiny, silky, satiny things I know you’ll want for your own.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Dress: Tee*fy Jayla Dress -Maitreya – Blush by Azure Electricteeth (July Luxe Box)
*Shoes: Apple May Designs Birthday Heels (Maitreya High) – Vintage Silk by Apple May (available at Collabor88 August 2016)
Hair: Moon. Hair. // Once Oak by Silent Acoustic (July Luxe Box)
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Spectral Eyes – Azure by Ikon Innovia

*Pendants from [ keke ] by Kean Kelly for The Forest August 11-25 (1000L join fee to collect all items from all creators):
[ keke ] tivoli pendant old gold L
[ keke ] tivoli pendant old gold M
[ keke ] tivoli pendant old gold S
[ keke ] tivoli pendant rosegold L
[ keke ] tivoli pendant rosegold M
[ keke ] tivoli pendant rosegold S
[ keke ] tivoli pendant silvery L
[ keke ] tivoli pendant silvery M
[ keke ] tivoli pendant silvery S

Feathers: {anc} feather chips {moon} by aki69 (available at TMD through August 31)

Pose: *PosESioN* Black Inspiration 7 by Dahriel

Photo shot using LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet