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Ocean of Confusion

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1 Kuro Vintage Floatie B

She was a mind floating in an ocean of confusion.
― Caroline B. Cooney, “The Face on the Milk Carton”

Some days feel that way. It is how I felt from the moment I awoke at 5:19 AM, glaring at the glowing red numbers of the clock beside my bed. There is much that competes for space in my head. Memories are mixed with moments of the now, tangled up with hopes for the future. Occasionally they all collide and the result is like floating in a sea of befuddlement.

A good night’s sleep will cure me. It usually does. But restful slumber lately has been merely a flight of fancy, a pipe dream, a longed-for fantasy. It has led me to another post where I’m not sure what I want to say.

Soooo…I’ll just tell you about this adorable floatie, by Kuro. It has nine single poses and two couples poses. The animations are fun and range from lazy to whimsical. When you use the couples poses, a second inner tube (sans umbrella) pops out for your partner to float upon. This is extremely convenient, having been dumped into the lake when trying to share a tubie in days gone by.

I don’t know much about the OneWord event, except this is round two and the theme is “Vintage.” That is enough to draw me to check it out. It opened at noon today, so I hope to see you there.

…if I can float my way across this ocean of confusion.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Swimsuit: ValentinaE :V.e. Naomi Swimsuit XS Turquoise by VaentinaEvangelista
Necklace & Earrings: Pure Poison – Gaby Jewelry Set by Shaleene Kenin (Group Gift)
Hair: *ARGRACE* MIZUKI – True Red by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Float: Kuro – Vintage float by Luana Dawg (available at OneWord Bi Monthly Event – Vintage May 1-31)

Blinded By The Light

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1 Kuro The Three Lamps

I often have a concept for a photograph that in application, runs a bit awry. I honestly thought this picture would be relatively simple to pull off. I was thinking Casablanca, Moroccan nights, mystery and illumination, all designed to show off these pretty lamps against a setting sun. Three re-shoots and quite a lot of time in Photoshop later, this is the final product.

I am sometimes disappointed that I can’t capture in print what my mind’s eye sees. I am in love with lighting – blinded by it, even. I can get caught up for ages playing with Windlight, tweaking, adjusting and just marveling at how powerful Second Life images can be. With music thumping in the background I get lost in the wonder of how a particular light setting can completely change an image. Add in a little post-processing magic and the result can either be rewarding or frustrating.

I didn’t quite pull off what I saw in this little brain of mine. So close your eyes and listen for the rustling of the wind in the palm fronds, the surf pounding against the rocks and the strains of “I’ll Be Seeing You” wafting across the water. You will hopefully come a bit closer to my vision.

The lamps from Kuro are available for this month’s round of The Challenge. The theme is Moroccan and there are a lot of lovely and exotic offerings. Check out the The Challenge blog to keep up to date. I will do my best to post more in the coming days.

Here’s looking at you, kid. By the light of three lamps.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Lamps: Kuro – The three lamps (black, silver & copper) by Luana Dawg (available for The Challenge May 2014)
Trees by Tobias Novi
Rocks/waves: Las Islas – Naima Coralline Barrier by Naiman Broome

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD

Guitar Hero

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1 Focus Poses Guitar 6

I am a rock chick and proud of it. Give me Hinder, Shinedown and Alter Bridge over Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake any day. Driving bass line, wailing lead guitar and the primal beat of the drums are what I love. Throw in the heart-stopping voices of singers such as Brent Smith and Myles Kennedy and I am a happy girl.

1 Focus Poses Guitar 7

Focus Poses has an awesome rock pose set available at Pose Fair 2014 called “Guitar.” There are lots of poses in this set, many more action-oriented than I am showing here. It includes not only the poses and guitar props, but an amp, foot pedal and even the stage and a separate LCD screen flashing images of the crowd wildly cheering you on.

Groupies and roadies are, sadly, not included.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Bikini: Luas Store – Urban Style Liberta Bikini Fluor by AinaraLuas (please note: this bikini is linked as one piece. I was only able to use it wearing it with pants by using the guitar to cover the bottoms that showed through)
Pants: Maitreya Leather Skinny Pants * Black by Onyx LeShelle
Shoes: ieQED rumba sandals prism by SigiFaust (previous 21Shoe exclusive)
Glasses: Sax Shepherd Designs – ! !SSD ~ 80’s Glam ~ Pince Nez by Sax Shepherd
Tattoo: [ZENTRO] Music tattoo 2 Unisex by Chrome Midal
Hair: Magika [Hair] Safe by Sabina Gully
Nail appliers: {Wicked} Peach – Melody by Autumn Amaranth
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

* :: Focus Poses Guitar_6 :: by Carol King (available at Pose Fair 2014)
* :: Focus Poses Guitar_7 :: by Carol King (available at Pose Fair 2014)
*Stage, Amplifier & LCD screen with images part of Focus Poses Guitar Set by Carol King