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The silver thorn, the bloody rose lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow

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Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless head on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Like the strangers that you’ve met
The ragged men in the ragged clothes
The silver thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they’re not listening still
Perhaps they never will…

~ “Vincent” by Don McLean

While he is best known for the iconic hit, “American Pie,” my favourite Don McLean song has always been “Vincent.” His ode to Vincent van Gogh is haunting and beautiful, sad and filled with regret. But it is also a song of forgiveness; an understanding of how this genius grappled with his demons and ultimately overcame his struggle. The fact that the world was deprived of his brilliance is pardoned, knowing that this master finally knew peace.

This post didn’t begin being about this song or this artist. It started with the dress, a group gift from Salt & Pepper for her one year anniversary as a designer. I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with a latex dress, so I zeroed in on the colour. I knew the starkness of a snowy background would create drama; the props came as an afterthought (although anything from [ keke ] pops to the foreground when I think of adding something pretty to a scene). It was only after I “planted” the bush that the lyrics to the song came to mind.

I haven’t listened to this song in years. But creating this photo, the lyrics came back to me as clearly as the beauty of van Gogh’s masterpiece.

Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent’s eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue, morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain,
Are soothed beneath the artist’s loving hand

Sleep well, Vincent, underneath the starry night.

Pretty stuff I’m showiong off:

*Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P Dress Annie maitreya exp by xxSaltandPepperxx (group gift at the main store)
*Shoes: fri.day fri. – Macey.Platforms (Cherry) – Maitreya by Darling Monday (available at Uber through February 23rd)
Hair/pose: *ARGRACE* Akane – Cherry by rika Oyen
Eyelids: Slink Mesh eyelids (alpha) (photo prop) by Siddean Munro
Ears: [MANDALA]SIMPLE_EARS_HUTUU by kikunosuke Eel
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Legend – Henna – RARE by Julie Hastings (gacha prize at The Epiphany January 2016)

*Book: [ keke ] book of magic by Kean Kelly (available at Shiny Shabby through February 10th)
*Bush: [ keke ] winter flowers – shrub 1 by Kean Kelly (available at The Seasons Story through January 31st)
*Petals: [ keke ] winter flower ground by Kean Kelly (available at The Seasons Story through January 31st)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

It’s A Dirty Job

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The things a girl will do to afford new shoes! Just look at this mess! Dirty clothes on the floor, stinky shoes left sitting out, wet towels on the floor and ewww…I’m gonna have to go get a mask and gloves before I go near that toilet!

But the shoes are worth it. Ultra high sexy babydoll pumps with optional stockings – yes, I said optional, so you get two looks for the price of one. Because they’re from fri.day, you know they’re beautifully made. They’re available at the new round of Uber, so you may have to try several times to get in, but they are truly worth the effort. You can always polish the sink while you’re waiting 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: [Cloud] Sweetheart Maid dress white+pink #1 by xueyun (available at Wayward Winter through January 31)
*Shoes/stockings: fri.day fri. – Macey.Platforms (Candy) – Maitreya with sock add-ons by Darling Monday (Available at Uber January 25 – February 20)
Necklace: (Yummy) Satin Bow & Pearls – White by Polyester Partridge
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.REGRET. by viking
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia

From Serenity Style by Hanstrid Inshan (available at Wayward Winter through January 31)
Serenity Style- Winter Hanger RARE
Serenity Style- Winter Table
Serenity Style- Winter Pitcher
Serenity Style- Winter Hands Wash Bowl
Serenity Style- Winter Towel with Soaps
Serenity Style- Towel Cart RARE

From Clustered by adambrj (available at Tres Chic through February 10)
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner Set. Sink
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner Set. Towel
Clustered. My Bathroom Corner . Soap Bottles
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner Set. Mirror
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner Set. Mug
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner Set. Frame
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner. curtain
Clustered.My Bathroom Corner Set. Toilet Paper

*Gym bag: 22769 ~[bauwerk] Travelbag by Paco Pooley
Moccasins: Apple Fall Leather Moccasins by Warehousefifteendesigns
Clothes: erratic / lsm – clothing clutter – male by erratic Rain (gacha prize)
Rug: [ARIA] Gretchen vintage rug (cream) by Yelo Uriza (gacha prize)
Towels: little bones. “Nope” Wet Towels \\ Pink by Nova Faerye (gacha prize)
Toilet: Apple Fall Lange Toilet by Warehousefifteendesigns
Lights: tarte. bottle pipe light by alixxbella (gacha prize)
Build: L2 Studio Alameda Street House by Lindini2 Lane

Pose/feather duster: :CP: & Exposeur – Fancy Feathers 4 M by Isla Gealach & RubyStarlight Writer

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

When The Bough Breaks

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Winter is slowly finding its way to Second Life. While there are still some sims sporting autumn colours and some that just stay the same summery or springy style all year round, there are more and more opportunities to frolic in the virtual snow. Pull on some snug boots, throw on your favourite jeans and toss on a sexy jacket and you’re prepped for stepping out or just lounging on the nearest branch.

Since I didn’t get to partake of Thanksgiving dinner this year, I’m hoping I’ll be able to get out of this pose before the bough breaks.

This cute jacket will be 50% off at Apple May Designs on November 29th for Lazy Sunday. It comes in a variety of colours – something that will suit your mood, I’m certain. The boots by fri.day are available at Kustom9 through Dec. 10th. You can check the credits for all of the other goodness.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Jacket: Apple May Designs Cold Out (Maitreya Beta) – Pink by Apple May (available 50% off at the Mainstore for Lazy Sunday Nov. 29th, 2015)
Jeans: Blueberry – Mia Jeans – Tucked in Boots – Maitreya by Blueberryxx (available 50% off on Marketplace for 12 Days of Savings
*Boots: fri.day – Ingrid.Boots (Buck) by Darling Monday (available at Kustom9 through Dec. 10th, 2015)
*Earrings: Elysium – Partytime earings – gold by Aleida Rhode (available at My Attic @ The Deck Nov. 21 – 30 2015)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Jess Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon (available at Uber through Dec. 23rd, 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby Nov. 20 – Dec. 15 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Branch/pose: {anc} glass ornament. feather twig chair (RAIN) RARE by aki69 (available at Tannenbaum Holiday Market through Dec. 25th, 2015)
Trees/terrain: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 Beta5 by Stefan Buscaylet