Zodiac - Libra

Zodiac is back for another round, this time sharing all the loveliness of the Libra sign.

"Libra is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac, all the others representing either humans or animals. Many modern astrologers regard it as the most desirable of zodiacal types because it represents the zenith of the year, the high point of the seasons, when the harvest of all the hard work of the spring is reaped. There is a mellowness and sense of relaxation in the air as mankind enjoys the last of the summer sun and the fruits of his toil. Librans too are among the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters and are often good looking. They have elegance, charm and good taste, are naturally kind, very gentle, and lovers of beauty, harmony (both in music and social living) and the pleasures that these bring".

With stores such as Exposeur, Adorkable Poses, DCNY, Essences, MudHoney and many more participating this round, it is simply a must visit on your next shopping trip!

Credits:

Skin: {Essences} - Libra by Inka Mexicola (Available at Zodiac)*
Eyes: Mons - Dual Colour Eyes by Ekilem Melody (Available at Zodiac)*
Eyeshadow: Mons - GlitterMacro Eyeshadow by Ekilem Melody (Available at Zodiac)*
Dress: DCNY - Libra Dress in black and wine by Anessa Stine (Available at Zodiac)*
Hair: Truth Hair - Havana by Truth Hawkes
Bracelet: (Epoque) - Triple Threat Cuff by Riot Core
Pose: aDORKable Poses - Heartbreaker 1 by Adorkable Peapod (Available at Zodiac)*

Scene:

House: N-Creation - Concrete Hall by  Nico200 Planer
Lounge: MudHoney - Libra Sofa by Rayvn Hynes (Available at Zodiac)*
Rug: Fable - A Fawn's Rug by Sutra Scribe
Video Camera: Tartessos Arts - TA Video Cam HD by Nico Griffith
Lights: Fable - 5 Pendent Hanging Lights by Sutra Scribe
Coffee Table: {What Next} - Charlotte Coffee Table by Winter Thorn
Dog: AAA Sculpty Creation Animals - Jack Dog by Jon Haskell

*Denotes promotional copies

Where the green grass grows

Ohai it's been a while.  I've been busy setting up and decorating my new SL home the last few weeks, i almost forgot I had a blog... opps.  Fortunately for me, the darling miss demi, was sweet enough to send me a copy of her latest additions to the Boom line being these very cute crochet vests and denim shorts.  Available in an abundance of colours it's sure to satisfy even the most discerning of shoppers.  One of the things I absolutely adore about demi's releases is that I find her sculpt sizing to be more accommodating than a lot of others, if somethings all but fits me straight outta the box, I'm a happy girl and will shout it from the roof tops. 

Also, in case you have been living under a rock and didn't know, the new and improved Cupcake Sim has reopened and the new design is absolutely breathtaking.  Many of the amazing shops on this sim (and trust me, the list is HUGE) have released some exclusives for the reopening including Dutch Touch which has released a special edition of the Mensje skin that was released earlier this year.  If you happen to be one of the poor souls that follows me on plurk, you will know Mensje has been one of my favourite skin releases from Dutch Touch and the opportunity to get her in the new skin tones that Iki has release is just too good to pass up!

Credits:

Skin: ::Dutch Touch:: - Mensje Special Edition Pale Basic (Available at Cupcake Sim Store)

Shirt: Willow - Striped Tank (Available from Albero Gatcha Festival, may not still be available)

*Pants: *Boom* [Demi Edition] - Denim Cuffed Shorts

*Vest: *Boom* [Demi Edition] - Crochet Vest

Shoes: TokiDoki - Gladiator Sandals

Tattoo: [Huz] - Be Mine (Previous Valentines Day Gift, may not still be available)

Hair: >Truth< -  Clementine

Feathers: Pididdle - Feather Extensions QuailCall Set 

Necklace: Miel - Friendo Necklace

Bracelet: Miel - Friendo Bracelet

Eyeshadow: L.Fauna - Basic Shadow [Antique Gold]

Piercing: [Twee.] - Cheeky Piercing [Bead]

Poses: Don't Freak Out - Mixed Bag Series

Location: Where it begins

*Denotes promotional copies

ProjectFur Japan

When a natural disaster, such as the one in Japan, strikes we hear many stories of heartbreak, some of courage and a few of hope.  But animals are often untold victims of disaster.  Coming from Australia, the land of drought, fire and flood, I know all too well what a toll any kind of natural disaster can take on both human and animal life.  ProjectFur is the brain child of Blazin Aubert and Tristan Careless to raise funds for the animals that have been injured, stranded and left for dead due to the recent events in Japan.  Many designers have come together (including the grid famous KittyCats) donating hundreds of items for your shopping pleasure with all proceeds going to charity.  Many items at the event are exclusive, so get in and get em while you can!  Below is just a smattering of what is available

ProjectFur Japan is open NOW.  

Credits:

First Picture:

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout PFJ Exclusive in Petal by Gala Phoenix  (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Shirt: {SMS} / So Many Styles - Mint Lace T-Shirt by Irie Campese (Available at ProjectFur)
Jeans: *L.Inc* / Luck Inc - Tyra Jeans by CK Winx
Shoes: [e] / Elikatira - Millside Flats by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Hair: Magika / Magika - Sophie Coontail Edition by Sabina Gully  (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Pose & Basket: Mood Swings / Mood Swings - No Cat Naps For Me by Veridian Frog
KittyCats: Kibo & Yuki (Hope & Courage)  (ProjectFur Exclusive) (Pls note Courage is available from the KittyCats Store only)

Second Picture (L - R)

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout PFJ Exclusive in Petal by Gala Phoenix (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Shirt: [Cynful] / Cynful - Sushlee Halter Top by Cynthia Ultsch (Available at ProjectFur)
Pants: [Cynful] / Cynful - Modest Skinny Jean by Cynthia Ultsch (Available at ProjectFur)
Hair: >Truth< / Truth - Babydoll by Truth Hawkes (Available at ProjectFur)
Necklace: .:*Loulou&co*:. / Loulou & Co - Ling Ling Necklace by Lolly Carlberg (Available at ProjectFur)
Mouthpiece: .:*Loulou&co*:. / Loulou & Co - Ling Ling Mouthchain by Lolly Carlberg (Available at ProjectFur)
Shoes: UBU / Urban Bomb Unit - PornStar Lo-Tops by Coke Dreadlow
Pose: Glitterati / Glitterati - Model Pack 20 by Katey Coppola (Available at Pose Fair)

Skin: LAQ / LAQ - Maria in Peach by Mallory Cowen (Available at ProjectFur)
Dress: (Elate!) / Elate - Brooke by Kellie Iwish (Available at ProjectFur)
Hair: [e] / Elikatira - Breathe by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Necklace: ~Sigma~ Jewels / Sigma - Admira Necklace by Sofi Trenkins (Available at ProjectFur)
Shoes: [e] / Elikatira - Move Pumps by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Pose: [Atomic] / Atomic - Soggy Bones by Ivy Graves (Available at Pose Fair)

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout PFJ Exclusive in Petal by Gala Phoenix (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Top: -[AddiCt]- / Addict - Part of Speranza Swimsuit by Kiana Noel (Available at ProjectFur)
Jeans: *L.inc* / Luck Inc - Tyra Fur Japan Skinny Jeans  by CK Winx (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Shoes: [e] / Elikatira - Millside Flats by Elikapeak Tiramisu
Hair: Magika / Magika - Sophie Coontail Edition by Sabina Gully (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Pose: dfo! / Dont Freak Out - Penelope by Willa Whybrow (Available at Pose Fair)

Extend A Helping Hand - The Queensland Flood Appeal

I am a Queenslander, this is a statement I have often made with pride, today it is with desperation, despite the fact that  I am one of the lucky ones.  I have seen some flooding in my suburb but for the most part my home is safe with only a few minor puddles in the backyard.  I have both my parents and my grandparents currently residing with me as they have had to evacuate their homes.  I have friends and family all over the state that are stranded and have lost everything.  I know people on my plurk that have loved ones that are unaccounted for and I am aware of many other Australian Second Life residents that are bracing themselves as the waters continue to rise.   My heart, along with millions of others, is breaking as our state drowns. 

As i am writing this, Queensland has now been declared a Disaster area.  Some three-quarters of the state is currently being effected in some way by rising water.  More than 100,000 homes are without power, 12 people have been confirmed dead with another 50+ missing.  More than 20,000 properties in Brisbane alone are expected to suffer major flooding by 4am tomorrow morning as the Brisbane river continues to overflow, engulfing all in it's path and that is only one of a handful of scenarios being seen around this state.  More concerning is that most of these people are not covered for flooding by insurance as insurance companies, since 1974, have not offered it as an option.

We are desperate and we need your help.  Sanura Sakai, along with dozens of very generous vendors, has put together the Extend A Helping Hand Market to raise money for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal, all funds donated to this appeal will be going to help the victims of the Queensland Flood Disaster.   There are some truly wonderful items available, many of them exclusive to the event, such as the gorgeous dress I am wearing in the above picture.   So please, dig deep if you can and if you can't, please keep us in your thoughts as we prepare for the worst. 

Credits:

Skin: Grixdale / Grixdale - Tegan in Cream by Tyr Rozenblum
Makeup: Kyoot / Kyoot - Fever 3 by Saeya Nyanda
Dress: [W&B] / Whippet & Buck - Queensland Party Frock by Dakota Buck *EAHH Item
Neck Tie: Miel / Miel - Elle Uber Bow by Miel Nirvana
Hat: (epoque) / Epoque - Debutant on Windsor by Vintage McMillan
Necklace: (Caroline's Jewelry) / Caroline's Jewelry - Kennedy Black Pearl Necklace by Caroline Apollo
Hair: > Truth < / Truth - Ava by Truth Hawks
Pose: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - Twiggy Series - You Know You Love Me by Willa Whybrow
Location: World's End Gardens

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

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

Project Donate

As you may be aware Project Donate started today, I can not stress enough what an important cause this event is donating to.  You can find out more about here .  In short, funds raised through this event will be donated to UNICEF to help the victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan.  If you aren't aware of what has happened there, I urge you to do some research and then please, give generously.

Many designers have come together to offer up goods for your donation, with many of them contributing 100% of their profits to the charity.  Here is just a sampling of a few things I picked up:

Don't for one second think you can't make a difference, united we have the power to help people who are in desperate need.  So please, go visit Project Donate and give with your heart, not your head.

Credits:

Image One: Shirt - T Junction - Love Makes the World Go Round

Image Two: Shirt - *Boom*/Boom - Flash Appeal Top

Image Three: Hair - > Truth < /Truth - Aloha
Image Four: Shirt - [AddiCt] / Addict - Jersey Racerback Black Bird
Poses: Glitterati - Long Hair 2 & Storin - Something Cute

*All of the above is available at Project Donate, with most funds, if not all, being donated

I need to unwind

Just one more day,
you can make it babe,
that is what I tell myself,
And everything that I love in life is killing me,
Cause it's bad for my health,

I need to unwind....

With the weekend drawing to a close I feel the need for one more night on the town, all glamed up and strutting my stuff!


Yumminess by:


Hair: >Truth< - Keeley
Shirt: LeeZu! - Maillin Blouse (Gray/brown)
Pants: Armidi - Brindisi Slacks (White)
Shoes: Armidi - Vadilia Pumps (Metallic Glitz)
Necklace: .:Malt:. - Gilli Bead (Charcoal)
Earings: :Fusion: - Charm Hoops (Bronze)
Tattoos: Aitui - Sweetnothings


Lyrics from Unwind by P!nk