Rainy Day Spring Fling

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I have had a lot of fun with the new offerings from The Theme Park. This month’s theme is “Spring Fling” and there are a lot of really lovely items to get you ready for the changing season. I have been a bit slow off the mark blogging them – the round began on the 15th, but I promise I’m not finished and it runs for three weeks!

To start you out, though, I am showing off this feminine and flirty maxi-dress from Coquet. and this adorable pose set from an lar [poses]. There are three different dresses to choose from (I naturally chose the pink) and the pose set includes matching umbrellas for the poses. This isn’t the first rain-themed pose set I have owned, but it is one of my favourites due to the natural poses and the pretty floral umbrellas.

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This pose also works well to show off my new manicure, thanks to ~SongBird~. Since it is named “Peeps Nails” I knew it was destiny! The colours are true to the Easter Peeps it is actually named for and come with either white or black tips. These nail appliers for Slink hands are vivid and springy and perfect for brightening a rainy day.

You are probably becoming familiar with the setting – I have fallen in love with the little flower garden I grew in the back yard of my show room. Feel free to pop by anytime if you would like to take a few pictures or just hop on the swing and let out your inner child. If you want to do it in the rain, there is a pinkish rock you can click for instructions on how to start your spring shower. Don’t you wish it was that easy to summon – and end – the rain?

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Coquet. Floral Maxi Dress by Tabitha Marquez (available at The Theme Park)
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer – MG – Necklace – Boho Bliss Tassel-Tastic – Short 1 by Maxi Gossamer
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Averil” (MVW USA 2014)(Garnet) by Marisa Kira
*Nail appliers: ~SongBird~ Slink Nails : Peeps Nails : White Tip by Nimil Blackflag (available at The Theme Park)
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014 – I’ll update you with the SLurl later in the week)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M4 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose & Umbrella prop: an lar [poses] Rainy Days Series by Katya Valeska (available at The Theme Park)

Second Life Book Cover Meme: Ready For My Launch

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Well, it took me all day, but I finally managed to get into Second Life to shoot the cover for my new book. Didn’t you know I’m a budding author? The plot is…well, there really isn’t one. It’s just about the frustrations of a forgetful cook. I have to say I don’t tend to lose recipes; I just forget to put the coconut in the ANZAC bikkies 😉

This week’s Monday Meme from Miss Berry is a really fun one. I must say coming up with a book to spoof was kind of hard, but I thought back to the recent book meme and used a book by one of my favourite authors as my inspiration.

I am talking about Stieg Larsson and the first of his Millenium trilogy, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.” The story is dark, but the characters are unforgettable and I love Larsson’s style of writing. The fact that all three novels of the trilogy weren’t discovered and published until after his death just left me wanting more from this talented writer. So, as my tribute to him I chose to parody my favourite of the three.

There have been several reprints and covers for this book, but I chose the one that is sitting on my bookshelf.

If you want to play along or check out the other entries for this meme, here’s what you need to do:

Meme instructions: Create a book cover to show your avatar in fiction. It does not have to be based on a real book, it can be one that you make up. Don’t forget to leave a link to your cover in the comments (of this post) and share it in the Blog Memes flickr group.

If you would like an autographed copy, I’ll be doing a signing at Garages & Ignoble on Tuesday from 10:00 – 10:15.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: ::.L.O.O.:: Lil Cupcake Tattoo by Hacker Bluebird
Hair: *ARGRACE* Mia – True Red by rika Oyen
Panties: thong panties -= Kota Kirax=– by Kota Kirax (recoloured)

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Touch Me 5m by Adorkable Peapod

In The Still Of The Night

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Sometimes a dress just speaks for itself. No explanation is needed for the femininity and promise of romance a woman feels when she slips it on.

This dress by [ SAKIDE ] for the premier of Serafilms’ Moulin Rouge event is one of those.

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In the still of the night her perfume lingers on the air, the gentle breeze washes over her, the night sounds dissolve into the beating of her heart.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Dress: [ SAKIDE ] Satine Gown Red by Kinu Mayako (available at Serafilms – Moulin Rouge)
Necklace: {Zaara} ZC : Nizam Pearl choker *white* by Zaara Kohime
Bracelet: *League* Pearls & Lace Bracelet by Nena Janus
Earrings: *League* Pearls & Lace Earrings by Nena Janus
Shoes: [Gos] Samantha Pumps – Patent by Gospel Voom
Hair: Analog Dog – ladonna sangria by Queue Marlowe
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M1 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose: {NanTra} Diamonds 4 by Nancoix Urquan (available at Serafilms – Moulin Rouge)

Shot using the LumiPro HUD