Made a wrong turn once or twice

Made a wrong turn once or twice

dug my way out, blood and fire

bad decisions, that's alright

welcome to my silly life

Not much to say today other than still totally infatuated with all my new Mon Tissu goodness! 

Yumminess by:

Skin: :Curio: / Curio - Petal [Light] Ice Queen - Pure 1
Undershirt: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Sheer Comfort
Sweater: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Heathered Pullover
Shorts: -tb- / Tres Blah - Denim Cutoff Shorts
Leggings: Grixdale / Grixdale (formerly Tyranny D.) - Snug Leggings
Stockings: *L.inc* / Luck Inc - Garter Nylons Short
Boots: ::Kookie:: / Kookie - Armarda Long Boots
Hair: !lamb / Lamb - Clover (One Eleven Item, no longer available)
Necklace: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Take Flight Necklace
Tattoos: (Hip) Aitui - Star Story, (Neck) Cake - Barcode Pretty on the Outside, (Hand) Ronsem* - Pigeon Tattoo
Poses: Glitterati - Long Hair 3-3, Vendor 5, Vendor 7

Lyrics from Fuckin' Perfect by P!nk

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Yellow

I don't think I have struggled with any of the other colours as much as I did with yellow!  I now seem to have an abundance of yellow in my SL wardrobe but when it came time to putting an outfit together I just couldn't get anything to work the way I had in mind, that was until Mon Tissu released their gorgeous new lounge wear, after that everything fell nicely into place and I can finally move onto cerise.

Yumminess by:

Skin: - Glam Affair- / Glam Affair - Jadis Light
Shirt: [W&B] / Whippet & Buck - Penelope Hook & Eye Blouse - Butter(previous Stumblebum item, not sure if still available)
Jacket: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Loire Knit Shrug - Yellow
Skirt: Emery / Emery - Denim Skirt Palette #03
Boots: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Provence Riding Boots - Caramel
Bracelet: Glamourous. / Glamourous - Jewelery Fair Bracelet (not sure if still available)
Necklace: [Fairy Tale] / Fairy Tale - BonBons Necklace
Nail polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Yellow
Hair: !lamb / Lamb - Wild Nothing - Kit Kat
Pose: Glitterati - Long Hair 3/10

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Sepia

I think I may have actually clawed my way back to the current week's challenge, go me!

For the love of lindens, it has been an expensive week!  So, you've heard about this 'little' store called Mon Tissu right?  I have been waiting with baited breath for their opening since I saw the very first teaser pictures on plurk and O...M...G, i'll have one of everything in each colour kthankx :p   Thennnn Glam Affair goes and releases their new Jadis skin and it is stunning!  I don't buy fatpacks of skins often, I usually just grab the 'clean' version so i can tinker with makeups myself, but after demoing the Jadis skins, i snapped that fatpack up faster than you can blink.  Soooo long story short, after my little spending spree, my Sepia colour post just had to show off my new stuffs!
 

Yumminess by:

Shirt: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - So Boho Blouse - Brown
Skirt: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Pretty Pleats Skirt - Sepia
Socks: Maitreya / Maitreya - Moxie Over Knee Socks - Ecru (part of Moxie Shoe Set)
Stockings:  DeeTaleZ / Deetalez - Black Nylon Leggings 1
Boots: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Provenance Riding Boots - Dark Brown
Skin: -Glam Affair- / Glam Affair - Jadis Light
Hair: !lamb / Lamb - Honey - Kit Kat
Necklace: [BS] / Beatnik - Amour Pearl Necklace
Nail Polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Fudge
Bracelet: [W&B] / Whippet & Buck - Diamond & Pearl Bracelet Stack
Ring: *Ronsem / Ronsem - Claddagh Ring
Poses: (first image) (Marukin) - Origami Animal (second image) (Marukin) - Folded Scissors, (With Love & Squalor) - Chaka Demus, Tea. - Getting Back to Ok
Location: Lula

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Plum

I am weeks behind in this challenge thanks to my computer processor that is slowly dying.  The good news is a new computer is on the way, the bad news is that it is caught up in the Christmas rush and won't be here for a few weeks, so please excuse my limping photography attempts for the next couple of posts.  Anywho, onto to plum-y goodness:

Being a more earth tones kinda of girl I struggled with plum for a while and whilst this outfit may border slightly on the more lavender side of purple, I'm covering all basis by taking the inworld shot at the beautiful wintery location, Plum Island.

ps.  Tres Blah's new Blessa skin is love!

Yumminess by:

Skin: -tb- / Tres Blah - Blessa Slow in light

Jacket: *BOOM* / Boom - Buttoned Cape Black

Shirt: Kyoot / Kyoot - Soft Long Sleeved Confessional Top - Aubergine 

Skirt: *T.Whore* / The Whore Mansion - Vintage High Skirt

Leggings: DeeTaleZ / Deetalez - Black Nylon Stockings 3

Socks: Nyte'N'Day / Nyte N Day - Decked Stockings - Argyle Purple

Boots: Reek / Reek - Autumn Boots - Lavender

Scarf: ::[Mr. Poet]:: / Mr Poet - Wide Scarf

Ear Muffs: Artilleri / Artilleri - Knit Earmuffs! - Black (available at the Artilleri Christmas Market)

Hair: Maitreya / Maitreya - Miabella

Nail Polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Colour - Eggplant

Poses: (First Image) Glitterati - Vendor 5 (Second Image) !Bang - There is no time, {flowey} - Under someones thumb, !Bang - Cuz it Rhymes

Location: Plum Island

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Goldenrod

I wasn't exactly sure what colour Goldenrod was, so I spent some time with my good friend google only to find out that Goldenrod is the colour of a Crayola Crayon.  I figured dressing up as a crayon was probably a touch too easy so instead this was my best attempt at using some yellow hues. 

Yumminess by:

Skin: Curio / Curio - Autumn - Pure
Shirt: [W&B] / Whippet & Buck - Neelia Beaded Yorke Tank (Saffron)
Pants: ::HH:: / House of Hucci - Denim Capri (Gold)
Jacket: Aoharu / Aoharu - Simple Jacket (Brown)
Boots: [SC] / Surf Shack Co - Olea Boots
Belt: [Bukka] / Bukka - Leather Chain Belt (Brown & Gold)
Rings: [AB] / alaMood Botique - Daring Ring Collection (Gold) *Purchased at Shoes Fair, not sure if still available
Earrings: {Zaara} / Zaara - Sarayi Wood Hoops (Gold)
Makeup: L.Fauna - Smokey Cat Shadow (Golden Brown)
Nail Polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Polish (Yellow)
Hair: [e] / Elikatira - Vivid
Poses: (First Image) dfo! - As I am, (Second Image) dfo! - Heart Dies Down, tea. - Summer Fun Drifting away, marukin - Me Tenir Chaud
Location: Rancho Do Tatu, Embay

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Blue

Yes I know, I'm late, again.  It really shouldn't come as a surprise by now :p

As half of the world prepares for snow, sleet and Santa some of us are preparing to embrace the warmth and beauty of summer.  Bon fires on the beach, more sunshine than you can sometimes stand and of course the traditional Christmas BBQ surrounded by family and friends.   As the temperature starts to rise I am finding myself more and more in the mood to sport shorts, t-shirts and sneakers in search of the summer fun that is only just around the corner. 

Yumminess by:

Shirt: JANE / Jane - Intertwine  Tee (navy)
Shorts: [PO] / Pink Outfitters - A01 Denim Shorts (dark indigo)
Shoes: Reek / Reek - Swell Sneakers (navy/gray)*past FLF item
Scarf: [Decoy] / Decoy - Mraz Scarf (navy)
Sunglasses: MIEL / Miel - Pilot Peepers (blue basil)
Bag: MIEL / Miel - Messenger Bag *past group gift
Ring & Bracelet: ::AB:: / Awesome Blossom - Braided Bangles & Thumb Ring (turquoise) *previous SBS item
Hair: [e] / Elikatira - Blind
Skin: *League* / League - Amber Pale
Nail polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Colour (periwinkle)
Poses: (First Image) aDORKable - Bag Lady 10, (Second Image) (Marukin) Constrict Peeper and Coquette Men, (With love & Squalor) Chaka Demus
Location: Kuu Ipo

Shades of Grey

The sun is white, the moon is grey

And the river is black, blue and green

The young are young, the old are old

And there are no shades of grey in between...

We all know about Luna Jubilee's colour challenge by now right?  This week's colour is grey and as usual I'm a lil late to the party but I did have fun putting this together given that I would say a good 80% of  my wardrobe falls into the gray/silver/black category, so I was set for this week.... the other 51 weeks however, could be challenging!

Today I'm also sporting the new Amber skin from League!  I've been pretty attached to my atomic skin lately and have been uber fussy when trying on new skins but I do have to say Nena Janus of League has excelled herself with the Amber Skin line, it is completely gorgeous and I have spent alll day kicking myself for being a tightass and only buying one makeup instead of the set!    As is usual with League skins, there are HEAPS of options as to how you wear your skin be it with cleavage or freckles or both or none, as well as, an abundance of makeup to keep even the most discerning skin customer (me!) happy.  If you haven't seen it yet, go and have a looksie..

But back to the task at hand 52 weeks of colour, starting with grey!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: Kyoot / Kyoot - Soft Confessional Top (Grey)
Pants: R.icielli / Ricielli - Ash Jeans (Grey)
Jacket: Mustache / Mustache - Slub Crochet Cardigan (Charcoal)
Bra: R.icielli / Ricielli - Shiny Bra (Black)
Skin: *League* / League - Amber Pale
Shoes: [PM] / Pixel Mode - Rea Boots (Black)
Belt:.:Malt:. / Malt - Gilli Bead Belt (Charcoal)
Necklace: :Fusion: / Fusion - Long Chained Charm Necklace (Silver) *Previous group gift
Earrings: :Fusion: / Fusion - Multi Earrings (Silver)
Bangle: Dark Mouse / Dark Mouse - Vintage Nouveau Bangle (Silver)
Bag: *YS&YS* / Your Skin & Your Shape - Cala Saona Bag (Black) *Previous TDR item
Hair: Fri.day / friday - Yelena
Poses: (First Image) aDORKable Poses - Bag Lady 2 (Second Image) (Marukin) - [Sunrise] Big Sky in the West, aDORKable Poses - Bag Lady 10, (Marukin) - [Sunrise] Caramel Pod
Location: Slow

Lyrics from Shades of Grey - Eagle Eye Cherry

After a hurricane comes a rainbow

You don't have to feel like a waste of space

you're original, cannot be replaced

if you only knew what the future holds

after a hurricane comes a rainbow..

I wasn't actually going to blog this outfit because it's relatively simple in nature and the absolutely stunning dress from Zaara certainly needs no introduction, but after refusing to take it off for a few days, i figured why not share the love anyway?  So currently, I'm loving my new  Zaara dress annnnd my rediscovered Sigma earrings and Pixel Mode Shoes.  It really is amazing what you find when you get off your butt and clean up your inventory!

Yumminess by:

Dress: {Zaara} / Zaara - Svara Dress
Jeans: Armidi/ Armidi - Grace Jeans
Shoes: [PM] / Pixel Mode - Jori Shoes
Bracelet: ~SIGMA~ Jewels / Sigma Jewels - Siren Bracelet
Earrings: ~SIGMA~ Jewel / Sigma Jewels - Saturn Earrings
Hair: fri.day / friday - Jasmin 2
Skin: [ATOMIC] / Atomic - Audri Abyss 2
Nail Polish - -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Polish
Makeup: L.Fauna - Smokey Cat Eye
Lipgloss: Cheap Makeup / Cheap Makeup - Miss Priss Lipgloss 5
Poses: (First Image) dfo! / Don't Freak Out - I have to save the world... again (Second Image) DW/ Diesel Works - Piper 3,  dfo! / Don't Freak Out - It's rather poetic, in a maudlin sort of way, DW/ Diesel Works - Prima Donna 3
Location: Bienvenido A Mexico Distrito Federal

Lyrics from Firework by Katy Perry

The Rumor Sim Dress Up Challenge

Emily Kaestner of Croire let me know through flickr that The Rumor Sim was holding a dress up challenge to celebrate their revamp.  Now I love a good challenge, I just never seem to have the time to do many of them lately, but I wanted to see the new Sim layout and this seemed like as good an excuse as any to get myself motivated and go.  The rules of the challenge are relatively simple, you must be wearing at least one article from a store on The Rumor Sim, and your photo must be shot on the Sim itself.

I chose to use the cool little auditorium on the Sim and sort of had a whole rocked out image in mind, however gremlins seem to have invaded my computer and made it damn near impossible to take a picture without SL crashing and then just to add to my frustration photoshop decided to hate me too, so please excuse my crappy photography today and do not let it deter you from visiting The Rumor!  The revamp is great and all your favourites are back so it's definitely worth a visit!

Yumminess by:

Skin: [Atomic] / Atomic - Audri Abyss 2
Shirt: [Miseria] / Miseria - Girl Eats Boy
Shorts: Willow~ / Willow - Charcoal Jean Shorts
Jacket: .:A&M:. / Acid & Mala - Punk Baby Black Leather Jacket
Leggings: *TF* / TuttiFruiti - Black Widow Ultra Low Jeans
Hair: !lamb/ Lamb - Honey
Sunglasses: Adjunct/ Adjunct - Classic Aviator
Belt: ..*Loulou & Co*.. / Loulou & Co - Enigma Belt
Gloves: ..*Loulou & Co*.. / Loulou & Co - Enigma Bracelets
Necklace: [skream!] / Skream - Empty Hearts Necklace
Tattoo: Mynerva/ Mynerva - Aqualina Tattoo
Shoes: .*Courtisane*. / Courtisane - Esprit De Sable
Nail polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Colour
Poses: (First Image) dfo! / Dont Freak Out - I feel a little tingly (Second Image) (With Love & Squalor) / With Love and Squalor - Infinity, Bang! / Bang - Ohai There 4, dfo! / Dont Freak Out - Ask Me Tomorrow
Location: The Rumor

*Items in bold were purchased at The Rumor Sim

Welcome to the master plan

We are the face of a new generation

We are the ones who have no reservation

Don't give a damn 'bout  your cold calculation

Welcome to the master plan

Don't care if you understand

I've had a long running love affair with the jewellery made by Mister Naith Smith of NSD but when I saw this jacket, I knew instantly, that this affair was about to extend to his clothing line too!  There are three new jackets available in his store now but the Gallagher would have to be my favourite.  With the option to wear the hood up or down, extra modifiable bits included so you don't have to worry about forgetting to copy them and an overall super comfy feel.... it's definitely a winner.

Yumminess by:

Shirt: *T.Whore*/ The Whore Mansion - Cardigan Dress
Pants: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Ripped Skinny Jeans
Jacket: (NSD)/ Naith Smith Designs - Gallagher Jacket
Boots: ::Kookie::/ Kookie - Armarda Long Boots
Ring: (NSD)/ Naith Smith Designs - Black Luck Ring
Necklace: -.HoD.-/ HoD - Fallen Necklace V2
Skin: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Audri Abyss
Hair: Maitreya/ Maitreya - Saar
Tattoo:  [TH]/ The Habitat - No Lies, Just Love
Nail polish - Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Pigeon Tattoo
Makeup: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Feline Makeup
Pose: (First Image) dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - Ruby  (Second Image) DW/Diesel Works - Piper 5.1, [doll.]/ doll - Chloe 09, dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - We met, we talked and it was epic
Location: Missing Mile

Lyrics from Master Plan by Adam Lambert

Pididdle is back baby!

So I actually meant to blog this last night but the forces were against me and I ended up crashing umpteen times whilst attempting to take the photos but, Brutus Martinek of Pididdle was soooo worth the perseverance and persever I did, even if I am a little late to the party!

As I'm sure you have all heard by now Pididdle has reopened and is bigger and better than ever.  There is a new location on the Existence Sim, new clothes annnd a fabulous little in store hunt with some free teaser items.  Below is a just a small selection of the new Beirut jeans and vests available with a nice little smattering of the Obsession tanks for your viewing pleasure.  The pants, tank and necklace on the left are just a taste of what you can snag in the in store hunt if you're quick!

Pididdle is open for business NOW..so go.. don't walk... run and snap up the awesomeness while you can!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: Pididdle/ Pididdle - Obsession Tank*
Pants: Pididdle/ Pididdle - Beirut Jean*
Vest: Pididdle/ Pididdle - Beirut Vest*
Boots: Coco/ Coco - Engineer Boots
Necklace: -.HoD.-/ HoD - Mercenary Set
Bracelet: -.HoD.-/ HoD - Fallen Bracelet
Tattoos: (Arms) Ronsem* - Pigeon Tattoo (Stomach) KoQStar - True Love
Hair: Maitreya/ Maitreya - Natalie
Skin: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Audri Abyss
Makeup: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Feline Wood Smoke
Pose: (First Image) Olive Juice - Pretty Tough  (Second Image) Marukin - Loving Yoko
Location: IDIA Laboratories

*Denotes promotional copies

Ladylike

And there's a part of you

that's just a little scared of her

axis turns the world

and you need a jet to get to her

she's great and she knows

how to wear the pants

and the rest of your clothes...

Every now and again I like to slip outta my oh so comfy jeans and surprise people.  See ma... I can look like a lady, somtimes...

Yumminess by:

Shirt: [PO]/ Pink Outfitters - Poppy Sheer Chiffon Blouse
Skirt: Aoharu/ Aoharu - Lace Ruffle Skirt <- Machang Pichot has been on fire lately!
Jacket: The Secret Store/ The Secret Store - Bow-Lero Jacket
Leggings: !Doux Petit Dahl/ Doux Petit Dahl - Crochet Tights
Shoes: (Royal Blue)/ Royal Blue - Night Out Booties
Handbag: The Secret Store/ The Secret Store - Evil Pride Handbag
Hair: [e]/ Elikatira - Wish <- soooo glad to see Elika back!
Bracelet: [W&B]/ Whippet & Buck - Diamond and Pearl Bracelet
Earings: [W&B]/ Whippet & Buck - Fabric Covered Earrings
Skin: Mynerva - Plain Jane in Vanilla
Pose: S.B. - Inconspicuous 03
Location: Buddest Seminary

Lyrics from Ladylike by Storm Large

Home sweet home

There must be something in the water at the moment because everyone has the decorating bug and in my case, I'm sure my neighbours are thrilled.  You see, up until this point, I've been known as the girl who changes her house every few weeks and decorates it with nothing but a pose stand!  This all changed though upon receiving the note card from LISP that their new Beatrice furniture pack was available, just one look and I knew had to have it!  I love home furnishings that have a country-esq feel to them so after that, everything fell very easily into place and I'm kinda in love with the final result.

Warning this is a very picture heavy post...sorry.

 Home: Molto Bene! - Aden & Anna's Cabin [Winter]

Trees & Grass: *aG* - Tree of Elf, Tree of Hobbit, Feather Tree & Shiny Meadow

Stool: Olive Juice - Into the Woods Stool

Pathway: MMGraffiti's - Railroad Tie Set (Grey)

 Letterbox: ::Awesome Blossom:: - Pemberley Mailbox

Bycycle: [MDRM] - Bycycle (White)

Lights: (iTuTu) - Pop Color Illumination

Table & Chairs: Picnic - Gardening Table Set

Table Decoration: {What Next} - Fall Candelabra

Wall Hanging: LISP - Forrest Window Mirror with Wooden Bird



Wall Rack: LISP - T Rack

Bench with Pillows: LISP - Cloak Bench

Bird Cage: HPMD* - Cage with Leaf

Bird: HPMD* - Little Birds (Ice Pink)

Floor Baskets: (PA) - Weaved Basket (Light Brown)

Internal overview, see below for breakdown and credits

Lounge Set: LISP - Art Deco (Part of the new Beatrice room set <3! )

Coffee Table: Barcode - Macchi Coffee Table

Flower Arrangement: LISP - Lullaby Flower Arrangement

Bed: KOSH - Bookworm Bed

Side Table: LISP - Deco Forrest Table & Mirror (Part of new Beatrice room set)

Cat: *SHOP SEU* - 1 Prim Anim Cat

Wall Lights: (iTuTu) - Snowflake Illumination

Wall Decal: ::Awesome Blossom:: - Fairy Tale Wall Decal

Floor Flowers Arrangement: :[MudHoney]: - Lantern Plant Winter

Kitchen Counter, Sink & Oven: (iTuTu) - Woody Kitchen Set (Natural)

Refrigerator: (iTuTu) - Simple Refrigerator

Dish Rack (iTuTu) - Dish Rack with Plates

Wall Ornaments: [North West] - Pretty Plates II

Flower Pots: Kyoot Home - Small Flower Pots

Floor Mat: {Theosophy} - Whelston Beach Towel

Curtains: :[MudHoney]: - Sheer Cream Fancy Curtains

Light Beams: Nordari - Part of Mint Apartment

Floor Rug: LISP - Beatrice Round Rug

Chandelier: LISP - Acorn Chandelier (Part of the new Beatrice Set)

Basket in Fireplace: {What Next} - Ciel Log Basket

Photo Frames on Fireplace: {What Next} - Ciel Large & Small Photo Frames

Letter Blocks: ::Poetry Garden:: - HOME Decor Red

Jar of Ivy: ~La'Licious~ - Jar of Ivy

Topiary: {What Next} - Ciel Mini Round Topiary

Print on Fire Place: ::Poetry Garden:: - Letters From the Past

Floor Lamp: LISP - Woodland Nouveau Floor Lamp (Part of the new Beatrice Set)

Floor Boxes: Picnic - Antique Wood Box

Books: MMGraffiti - 4 Book Pile Up

Candles: {What Next} - Coastal Bedroom Candles

Wall Wreath: {What Next} - Fall Wreath

Trunk: ::Awesom Blossom:: - Vintage Trunk

Total Prim Count including all landscaping = 565

Stars in your eyes & and a thorn in your side

You don't know what it feels like

To have stars in your eyes and a thorn in your side

You don't know what it feels like

Staring out your window, counting headlights

I don't have too much to say today other than if you haven't heard of Head Mistress I would suggest you go and check it out, cause who doesn't love cheap, great hair!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Self-Evident Tank
Pants: K&Co/ Kenzie & Co - Ripped Simple Denim
Jacket: Modd.G/ Modd G - Donna Slouch Sweater
Boots: ::Kookie::/ Kookie - Armarda Long
Belt: :Sey/ Sey - DekaLogo Belt
Hair: *Head Mistress*/ Head Mistress - End of Summer
Makeup: L.Funa/ L Fauna -  Smokey Cat-Shadow (Blue/Black)
Lipgloss: Cheap Makeup/ Cheap Makeup - Miss Priss 5
Ring: (NS)/ Naith Smith Designs - Black Luck Ring
Tattoo & Nail polish: Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Pigeon Tattoo
Pose: Glitterati - Model Pack 14 Pose 133
Location: Uhn Tiss

Lyrics from Counting Headlights by Liam Titcomb

Nothing burns like a memory

A picture book and a pile of your clothes

You and me going up in smoke

A sure fire way of letting go

Yeah nothing burns like a memory

Yumminess by:

Shirt: K&Co/ Kenzie & Co - Holes in the racer
Skirt: K&Co/ Kenzie & Co - Banded Colourblock Skirt
Jacket: R.icielli/ Ricielli - IVY Miniblazer
Socks: *League*/ League - Gartered Socks
Shoes: ::Kookie::/ Kookie - Vo Pumps
Hair: *Head Mistress*/ Head Mistress - Love Vandal <- New
Ring: (NS)/ Nait Smith Designs - Black Luck Ring
Necklace: ::Happy Finds::/ Happy Finds - Vintage Owl Necklace (Previous FLF Item)
Makeup: Eyeshadow - L. Fauna - Smokey Cat Shadow, Lip gloss - Cheap Makeup - Miss Priss
Nail Polish: Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Part of Pigeon Tattoo
Skin: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Audri Abyss
Pose: [Doll.]/ Doll - Ana 06
Location: League Island

Lyrics from Nothing burns like a memory by Heidi Newfield

So long live the car crash hearts

So long live the car crash hearts

Cry on the couch

All the poets come to life

Fix me in 45...

I love me some new jackets, so I'm surprised not everyone on grid heard my delightful squeals when I stumbled across this utterly gorgeous new aviator jacket from JANE.  It landed in my inventory just in time to rug up against the elements and survive the horrid weather we have been having for the past week. Also, just as a random side note I do have to say I love love love it when creators put jacket collars as spine attachments instead of chest ones, which Janie Marlowe of Jane does, so you are awesome, thank you!

I was also fortunate enough to get a nice little distraction from the miserable rainy weather by way of a surprise from the lovely Slava Parkin of Garage, who was kind enough to drop me off a copy of her newly released Alexa skin series to have a play with .  The skin comes in a plain or bronzed version and has a nice dewy feel to it. 

With 3 different skin shades annnnnnd some of Slava's fabulous tattoo layer eyeshadows and lashes, there is definitely something for everyone, so go and check out Garage!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: JANE/ Jane - Aviator Sweater
Pants: Modd.G/ Modd.G - Cameron Jeans
Jacket: JANE/ Jane - Aviator Jacket
Hair: [ 69 ]/ [ 69 ] - Gisua
Earrings: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Sarayi Hoops
Shoes: [Gos]/ Gos - Platform Pumps
Skin: ::Garage::/ Garage - Alexa Mahogany Skin tone 1, makeup 3*
Pose: (Marukin)/ Marukin - Atlas Glove Chocolate Candy
Location: Albero Autumn Gatcha Festival

Lyrics from Thriller by Fall Out Boy
*denotes review copy items

Plurky Blogger Challenge - I'm Not a Transvestite, But I Love His Clothes!

Just in case you've been living under a rock and haven't heard about Alysha Rennahan blogger challenge, let me fill you in briefly.  Each week Alysha posts a challenge and you have to theme a blog post around it, pretty simple huh?  This week's challenge is to dip into the opposite sex's closet.

Raiding your significant other's closet is always fun because lets face it girls, most of their stuff is too big for us which automatically screams comfort factor annnnd just to add a cherry on top, we look cute to boot!  There are two things I regularly raid from the opposite sex's closet, the first would be hoodies, I have quite the collection to the prove it ha!  The second would be sleeping shirts, I swear there is nothing more comfortable than a nice worn in shirt with your guy's smell all over it to cuddle up in, couple that with some nice snugly pj pants and sweet dreams maddi!  Given that it is raining and miserable here at the moment I opted for the later option today because, oh yes, I love his clothes!



Yumminess by:

Shirt: ::[Mr. Poet]::/ Mr Poet - Guys Off Shoulder Shirt
Bra: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Sumana Braziere
Pants: .:WoE:./ WoE - Guys Kylei Pajama Pants
Hair & Cheek Stripes: > Truth < / Truth - Aiyana
Pose: Glitterati - Barstool F

Dirty little freaks

So raise your glass if you are wrong in all the right ways,

All my underdogs,

We will never be anything but loud and nitty gritty,

Dirty little freaks,

Won't you come on and raise your glass...

I've had a few people lately ask where my skin is from because I don't credit it in every post.  This isn't because I want to take anything away from the wonderful designer or because I don't want to share it.  I don't change my skin all that often and I will always credit it when I do like I did way back here.  So if I haven't credited it in a while, it's pretty safe to assume I'm still using the same one.  But for those that are wondering Atomic's Audri Abyss 2 in porcelain by the amazingly talented Miss Ivy Graves is currently rocking my skin world.

Yumminess by:

Dress: -[Addict]-/ Addict - In hibernation Dress (available at Call for Couture)
Socks: (Royal Blue)/ Royal Blue - Sheer Compliments (available at Call for Couture)
Shoes: (Shiny Things)/ Shiny Things - Arcada Pumps
Bracelet: [Skream!]/ Skream - Night Out Bracelet
Necklace: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - Chain Gang Chockerface
Tattoo (chest) - Flowey./ Flowey - Eternal Love
Tattoo (arm) - Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Pigeon Tattoo
Hair: [e]/ Elikatira - Rumor (available only on the marketplace) <3 <3 <3 the essentials package!
Makeup: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Feline (Dark Pond)
Skin: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Audri Abyss
Pose: (With Love & Squalor)/ With Love & Squalor - Confessions of a Pig
Location: Heartless City

Lyrics from Raise Your Glass by P!nk

I know I could love you much better than this

If all of the strength and all of the courage,

Come and lift me from this place,

I know I could love you much better than this,

Full of grace,

Full of grace,

My love...

I am in the middle of a torrid love hate affair with my Second Life viewer.  I LOVE that I can wear multiple layers and I think the introduction of the tattoo layer has been one of the best things ever!  I HATE that I still can't get shadows working properly in either of the Viewer 2 releases and the other authorized viewers kinda scare me.  But never being one to dwell on things I can not change lets focus on the positive....to all you wonderful creators out there creating tattoo layer makeup, I could just hug you!  I know this is not a new introduction but there seems to have been a flood of new makeup recently and I'm revelling in the ability to colour myself in all purdy like.  So if you haven't discovered the endless possibilities yet for yourself go and check out Cheap Makeup, Tik Tok, Garage and Kyoot just to name a few!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: [W&B]/ Whippet & Buck - Liliana Cap Sleeve Blouse (previous FLF Item)
Skirt: "anuenue./ Anuenue - Suede Skirt
Shoes: (TokiD)/ TokiD - Bow Back Shoes (stumblebum item from this week)
Hair: Berries Inc/ Berries Inc - Lotta
Stockings: fri.day/ Friday - Barb Stockings (previous stumblebum item)
Bracelet: [W&B]/ Whippet & Buck - JF2010 Diamond & Pearl Bracelet Stack (available at Jewelry Fair)
Necklace: (Kunglers Extra)/ Kunglers - Bambu Necklace (available at Jewelry Fair)
Bag: -tb-/ Tres Blah - Chic Satchel
Eyeshadow: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Feline (soft brown) - (stumblebum item from this week)
Lipstick: Cheap Makeup/ Cheap Makeup - Miss Priss Lipstick 9 (FLF Item but was still available a few minutes ago)
Pose: Olive Juice/ Olive Juice - Tea Party Whore
Location: Artilleri

Lyrics from Full of Grace by Sarah McLachlan

Everyone's got their chains to break

I've got another confession to make, I'm your fool,

Everyone's got their chains to break, holding you,

Were you born to resist, or be abused?

Is someone getting the best of you?

I love finding new stores I haven't yet raided and stumblebum this week pointed me in the direction of TokiD...I have two words to describe it, SUPER CUTE!

Yumminess by:

Jacket: Aoharu/ Aoharu - Poncho Cardigan
Shirt: (TokiD)/ Tokid - Ruffle Shirt
Jeans: [ATOMIC]/ Atomic - Skinny Ripped Jeans
Boots: *Ordinary*/ Ordinary Designs - Acinonyx
Belt: Nyte 'N' Day/ Nyte 'N' Day - Ginger Belt
Bangles: Dark Mouse - Vintage Nouveau Bangle <-Available at Jewelry Fair
Hair: > Truth < / Truth - Leighton 2
Ring: [Fairy Tale]/ Fairy Tale - Ring @3<-Available at Jewelry Fair
Scarf: (TokiD)/ Tokid - Scarf Knots
Eyeshadow: L.Fauna/ L. Fauna - Basic Shadow Gray
Poses (L-R): SMP/ Slash Me Poses - Takes It Hot 2 & dfo!/Dont Freak Out - [Twiggy] 3 Words, 8 Letters, Say It

Plurky Blogger Challenge - It's a Formality Thing

I'm a jeans, shirt and boots kinda girl so the idea of getting all dressed up to me means painting my toe nails!  For some reason, I didn't think that would suffice for this challenge.  Fortunately however, one of the joys of SL is the ability to dabble in things you wouldn't normally do.  So here is my attempt at formality..

I haven't done any major manipulating with photos for a long time, so I'm hoping this has turned out ok.  I don't think it does justice to just how gorgeous a dress it is that I am wearing so i strongly recommend getting over to Phoenix Rising before the 30th of October and snapping it up for yourself for a mere $25L.

Yumminess by:

Dress: -PR-/ Phoenix Rising - Lile's Impression
Hair: Clawtooth/ Clawtooth - Lovely Liz
Necklace: ::je::suis::/ Je Suis - Mysterious Necklace
Earrings: ::je::suis::/ Je Suis - Mysterious Earrings
Makeup (eyeshadow): Tik Tok/ Tik Tok - Makeup 17
Makeup (Mascara): Tyranny D./ Tyranny D - Sad Day (no scar 1)
Pose: ::LoveSick::/ Love Sick - Of Love and Regret
Background: Stock Image from frozenstocks.deviantart.com

Because none of it was ever worth the risk

And I've always lived like this,

keeping a comfortable distance,

and up until now,

I had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness,

because none of it was ever worth the risk...

FLF, Stumblebum, Project Themeory annnd new Maitreya hair all in one weekend, colour me happy!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: [fd]/ Fashionably Dead - Sparrow Shirt (Stumblebum item)
Vest: Fri.day/ Friday - Halter Vest
Skirt: Canimal/ Canimal - Patches Skirt
Socks: *League*/ League - Thermal Long Socks Frayed
Boots: *Coco*/ Coco - Engineer Boots
Hair: Maitreya/ Maitreya - Taryn <- New!
Makeup: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Feline Wood Smoke (FLF item)
Lashes: .:::Garage:::./ Garage - Lashes 005
Earrings: ZC/Zaara - Sarayi wood hoops
Necklace: Miel/ Miel - Mia Necklace
Bangles: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - Umoja Bangles
Scarf: {Theosophy}/ Theosophy - Auldearn Scarf (Seasons Hunt item)
Background Texture: [D]/ Distressed Textures - Antiqued and Iced
Poses: (L) (Marukin) - Origami Animal (R) .:StoRin:. - Something Cute 05

Lyrics from The Only Exception by Paramore

We are the bend before the break

We are the dead ones,

We are the lost cause,

We are the bend before the break,

Our steps seal our fate....

So I've been dying to put together something using the super cute shirt I snagged from Dernier Cri in this week's Project Themeory.  The shirt is still available at the PT price (I checked just a few minutes ago), so go and grab it before it disappears!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: (Dernier Cri)/ Dernier Cri - Ranger Tank (Project Themeory Item)
Pants: -tb-/ Tres Blah - Denim Cutoff Shorts
Leggings: *Crazy*/ Crazy - Rock Leggings Stud
Jacket: [ATOMIC]/ Atomic - Ritzy Blazer (no longer available)
Shoes: *Coco*/ Coco - Riding Boots
Hair: Fri.day/ friday - Yelena
Makeup: Tik Tok - No 1
Earings: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Anaya Earings
Bangles: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - Tempted
Glasses: Reek/ Reek - Augie Glasses
Ring: [Glow] Studio/ Glow Studio - Mix tape ring (Dressing Room Item)
Chest Tattoo: [TH]/ The Habitat - No lies, just love
Arm Tattoo: Aitui Tattoo/ Aitui - How it happens
Pose: dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - That's a nice story
Location: iTuTu Cafe

Lyrics from This Could Be Anywhere In The World by Alexisonfire

They'll get you anything with that evil smile

And we'll hide out in private rooms,

With the latest dictionary of today's who's who,

They'll get you anything with that evil smile,

Everybodys got a drug dealer on speed dial..

Yumminess by:

Jacket: Emery/ Emery - Jacket Roxe
Dress: *Fi-St*/ Fishy Strawberry - Silk Gauze Dress
Bra: Armidi/ Armidi - Boudoir Bra
Stockings: !mPS!/ My Pinkie Skull - Ripped Stockings & Socks-4
Shoes: [Gos]/ Gos - Platform Pump
Belt: [[[Swansong]]]/ Swansong - Corset Belt
Necklace: [W&B]/ Whippet & Buck - Love is a Deserter (previous stumblebum item)
Earrings: .+*AA*+./ Atelier AM - Pearl Earrings
Makeup: Tik Tok/ Tik Tok - No1
Lashes: Cheap Makeup/ Cheap Makeup: Verna 3
Tattoo: [TH]/ The Habitat - Life's No Storybook
Hair: !lamb/ Lamb - Lost
Ring: [AB]/ ala Mood Boutique- Daring Diamond
Pose: :LoveSick: - Talk Dirty To Me

Lyrics from Rockstar by Nickelback

Seasons Hunt Fun

Two posts in one day, look out... and yes, i know my eyes look kinda freaky, SL is being a pain and I can't focus them for love nor money today so lets just move right along to the good stuff.

The Seasons Hunt is upon us and there are scrummy treats to be had.  Most of the leaves are relatively easy to find, as long as they haven't been shrunk to within an inch of their pixel life but even then, the group is super helpful.  So go, hunt and enjoy...

Yumminess by:

Shirt: {SMS}/ So Many Styles - Longsleeve Tee (Hunt Item)
Skirt: +Mocha+/ Mocha - Fallen Acorn Mini (Hunt Item)
Leggings: Twosome/ Twosome - Harvest Tights (Hunt Item)
Jacket: Aoharu/ Aoharu - Military Cape Coat
Shoes: Reek/ Reek - Autumn Boots
Scarf: Concrete Flowers/ Concrete Flowers - Fallen Leaves Scarf (Hunt Item)
Hair: Maitreya/ Maitreya - Uma
Eyelashes: ::Garage::/ Garage - No 5
Pose: Olive Juice/ Olive Juice - Autumn Leaves Me Happy No 2 (Hunt Item)
Location: Nordari

Thanks for lovin' me, cause you're doing it perfectly..

Yeah, it's plain to see,

That baby you're beautiful and there's nothing wrong with you,

It's me, I'm a freak,

But thanks for lovin' me, cause you're doing it perfectly..

Yumminess by:

Shirt: [W&B]/ Whippet & Buck - Liliana Cap Sleeve Blouse (FLF Item)
Jacket: *Coco*/ coco - Mods Coat
Skirt: C'est Moi!/ C'est Moi - Buttoned High Skirt
Shoes: Maitreya Gold/ Maitreya - Shanti
Hair: Maitreya/ Maitreya - Saar
Necklace: *Kookie*/ Kookie - Bow Detail Necklace
Sunglasses: Miel/ Miel - Bella Peepers (Previous group gift item)
Earings: :Fusion:/ Fusion - Charm Hoops
Pose: Bang!/ Bang - Cuz it ryhmes 7
Location: Y's Cafe

Lyrics from Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert

*Please note this image has been edited slightly.  Items may not appear exactly in world as they do in the image.

Sinking into sweet uncertainty

I was spinning free,

With a little sweet and simple numbing me,

Yeah, stumble til you crawl,

Sinking into sweet uncertainty...

Keeping it sweet and simple today...

Yumminess by:

Shirt: TART/ tart - Bella (cami version)
Pants: DeeTaleZ/ Deetalez - Tasty Butt Jeans Ripped
Shoes: C'est Moi!/ C'est Moi - Indie Sandles
Choker: Juxtapose/ Juxtapose - Shubie
Ring: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Oyster Ring
Bangles: ~SIGMA~ Jewells/ Sigma - Boho Bangles
Tattoo: {Flowey}/ Flowey - Eternal Love
Hair: Fri.day/ friday - Carrie
Pose: by me - Mister Whoever You Are

Lyrics from Sweetness by Jimmy Eat World

Plurky Blogger Challenge - It's all in the Background

This week's challenge is all about backgrounds which I think is kinda cool. So many people put in countless hours to bring the world of SL alive and often, I don't think they get the credit they deserve. Sooo with that in mind, I knew as soon as this challenge rolled around that I would be taking my photos at Pixel Dreams. If you have not seen this sim, you are missing out!

Click to see full sized picture

The whole sim is very rustic country, with broken down shacks, dilapidated cars and sun burnt grass as far as the eye can see. A little more exploration though will reveal beautiful bridges, rivers and lots of little hidy holes that make wandering around fun and interesting. Seriously, I could spend countless hours here..

And, just in case you are interested, here is what I'm wearing:

So, if you haven't already, go and visit Pixel Dreams, not only is it a stunning build all around, it's also the home to Pixel Mode Shoes which are totally scrummy!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: fri.day/ friday - Capsleeve Tee
Vest: fri.day/ friday - Halter Vest
Shorts: maitreya/ maitreya - Jean Shorts
Shoes: *coco*/ coco - Engineer Boots
Hair: !lamb/ lamb - Mon Cheri
Belt: maitreya/ maitreya - Old Leather Belt
Bangles: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - Umoja Bangles
Necklace: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Karmuka Necklace
Poses: dfo!/L-R - Any guy with feathered hair is foxy/ Rock n Roll, it comes from your crotch
Location: Pixel Dreams

I guess that's just the cowboy in me

The urge to run, the restlessness,

The heart of stone I sometimes get,

The things I've done for foolish pride,

The me that's never satisfied,

The face that's in the mirror when I don't like what I see,

I guess that's just the cowboy in me....

I have a secret....I'm a closet country music fan and had the very fortunate experience of getting to see Mister Tim McGraw live this past friday.  So with that in mind, I felt like channeling my inner country girl and this is what came out the other end... it's sort of country-esq...maybe... well at the very least it's comfy and perfect for the coolish weather we have been having the last few days...

Yumminess by:

Hair: [ploom]/ ploom - AnnaLee
Jacket: Reek/ Reek - Papercut Cardigan
Shirt: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Self Evident Tank
Jeans: [atomic]/ atomic - Ripped Skinny Jeans
Boots: *coco*/ coco - Flat Ankle Boots (group gift)
Ring: p.c/ Paper Couture - Moon Ring
Pose: dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - Undertow
Location: Tableau

Lyrics from Cowboy in Me by Tim McGraw

Love is evol, spell it backwards, I'll show ya

Cause you just did the impossible, gained my trust,

Don't play games, it'll be dangerous if you fuck me over,

Cause if I get burnt, im'a show what's it's like to hurt,

Cause I've been treated like dirt befor'ya

And love is evol, spell it backwards, I'll show ya...

Tee*fy is a brand I discovered at The Dressing Room and i love love love them.  They only have a small range at the moment but I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with next.   My next shout out for the day has to go to Kookie!  These shoes aren't new but they are new to me, I only found them yesterday and thus far, I'm refusing to take them off...  <3!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: Tee*fy/ Teefy - Black Loose Tank (The Dressing Room Item)
Pants: Tee*fy/ Teefy - Loveletters Leggings
Shoes: ::Kookie::/ Kookie - Bonnie
Ring: Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Claddagh Ring
Necklace: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - A Bitch Never Change
Bangles: ~Sigma~ Jewels/ Sigma - Boho Bangles
Tattoo: Aitui Tattoo/ Aitui - How it Happens
Hair: (Posh)/ Posh - Sugar (Hair Fair Item)
Belt: fri.day/ friday - Cinch Belt
Pose: Tea./ tea - Incurable Infatuation
Location: Zombie Popcorn Sim (I forget to credit locations way too often, sorry!)

Lyrics from Space Bound by Eminem

ps.  I'm really not an anti love manic depressive, these songs just seem to be popping onto my itunes as I'm putting together stuff lately ;)

Fall Into Me

I had time to think it over,

And all I can say is come closer,

Take a deep breath and jump,

Then fall into me...

 Yumminess by:

Dress: {SMS}/ So Many Styles - Pocket Dress
Leggings: [ATOMIC]/ atomic - Ribbon Leggings
Shoes: [Gos]/ Gos - Docs (Project Donate Item)
Hair: [Decoy]/ Decoy - Arina 2 (Hair Fair 2010)
Necklace: [BS]/ BeatnikCity - Amour Pearl Necklace
Tattoo: Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Pigeon Tattoo
Ring: Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Claddagh Ring (Free Gift)
Makeup: ::Garage::/ Garage - Eyelashes 005 (<3 Tattoo Lashes!)
Pose: @waffles!/ Waffles - Happy Kid

Lyrics from Jump then Fall by Taylor Swift

Deep and Meaningless

Yeah you,  I guess you had another direction,

And leaving me with nothing but a dead connection,

You still walked away leaving me in this mess,

My love for you is deep and meaningless...

Some newness out in the world today..yay!  First off there is the delightful Atomic VIP gift for September.  You do have to pay $250L to join this group, but it's totally worth it!  Then we have some more wonderful poses by !Dont Freak Out and Flowey, who have collaborated to bring us the Flutter <3 Willa series.  I love the How I Met Your Mother Reference in this pose pack but more importantly I adore the poses both of these ladies make, so I hope this won't be their first and last collaboration.  Last but definitely not least, Coco released these gorgeous boots this morning and I was all over them the minute I got the notecard.  So go...spend....enjoy...

Yumminess by:

Shirt: [ATOMIC]/ Atomic - Vital Top (Sept VIP Gift)
Pants: R.icielli/ Ricielli - ETA Jeans
Shoes: *Coco* / Coco - Over-the-KneeBoots
Scarf: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Tanya Dupatta Scarf
Glasses: [FS] / Fishy Strawberry - College Glasses
Hair: @Waffles!/ Waffles - Blind Speech: Say Nil (Designers United 4)
Pose: flowey - There is No Explanation

Lyrics from Deep and Meaningless by Rooster