Stand 4 Love

It continues to baffle me daily that here in the year 2012, we as a society, still feel the need to place labels and exclusivity on the idea of love and the notion of marriage, it is for this reason that I'm very proud to be involved in the Stand 4 Love campaign.  Stand 4 Love is an awareness initiative aimed at promoting the rights of all couples, be they gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight.  It is a campaign dedicated to the need for tolerance, understanding and most importantly acceptance of love in all its different shapes and sizes. 

If you would like to learn more about the Stand 4 Love campaign or get involved head to their website or their flickr group for more information.

I stand for equality, I stand for tolerance, I stand for being the most honest version of yourself that you can, I stand for Love .... will you join us?

Credits:

On Madison

Skin: *League* - Jen in Medium by Nena Janus
Hair: Lamb - Little Star by Lamb Bellic (mesh)
Jeans: Maitreya - Flared Jeans by Onyx LeShelle (mesh)

On Silent (aka Man Madison)

Skin: The Body Co - Hunter in Medium by The Body Co Resident
Hair: [NSD] - Clarkson Hair by Naith Smit
Hairbase Tattoo: Aitui -Etched Hair Base by Jesseaitui Petion
Jeans: Kal Rau  - Blue Jeans Mesh by Kal Rau
Body Tattoo: Core - Ancients by Micha Tiponi

Pose: Glitterati - Darkness by Katey Coppola

Long Hot Summer

I love markets, especially food related ones so this cute little Market Day prop from Adorkable Poses was just the ticket for a casual outfit for a casual Sunday.

Credits:

Skin: *League* - Jen (Peach) in Medium by Nena Janus
Crop Shirt: ISON - Draped Crop Tee by Harry Hyx (mesh)
Tank: ISON - V Neck Tease Tee by Harry Hyx
Pants: Maitreya - Zipper-Skinny Pastel Jeans by Onyx LeShelle (mesh)
Shoes: ISON - Colour Prism Pupms by Harry Hyx
Hair: Elikatira - Return by Elikapeka Tiramissu (mesh)
Tattoo: [Huz Tats] - Be Mine Tattoo by Hunain Bellic (currently only available on Marketplace)
Sunglasses: Izzie's - Oversized Sunglasses (mesh)
Shoulder Bag: (TokiDoki) - Brown Basket Bag by Maya Levane
Braclet: Miel - Fiendo Braclet by Miel Nirvana
Ring: (Caroline's Jewelry) - Colour Change Cushion Ring by Caroline Apollo
Nail Polish: Tres Blah - Nail Colour (Mint) by Julliette Westerburg
Prop (Bag of Groceries) & Pose: aDORKable Poses -  Market Day by Adorkable Peapod

Pictures of You

It's amazing what you find when you clean up your inventory.  I don't think anything is super new, more just rediscovered but I felt like going on safari and... goodness knows my inventory is a jungle.

Credits:

Skin: -Belleza- - Lilly V1 in Medium by Tricky Boucher
Jumpsuit: ColdLogic - Romper in Mathis Toffee by coldLogic (mesh)
Boots: [LeLutka] - Ren Boots by Minnu Palen (mesh)
Hair: [LeLutka] - Toni by Thora Charron
Necklace: *League* - Wanderer Necklace by Nena Janus
Sunglasses: (Yummy) - Mom Shades 2.0 by Polyester Partridge
Cuffs: (Epoque) - Menotte de la Nuit by Riot Core
Ring: Whippet & Buck - Enough of That Ring by Dakota Buck
Bag: [LeLutka] - Birger Bag by Thora Charron
Camera & Pose: What Next - Pop-Shot Camera Props & Model Poses by Winter Thorn
Location: Africa

Summer loving

As autumn very quickly turns to winter down here in Australia, I find myself longing more and more for the warmer days of summer.  But while I endure the 6 month wait, I can of course lap up some beautiful summer day adventures here in Second Life.   This too cute for words kite prop from Lisp was just what I needed to brush those winter blues away, throw on some shorts and go and play in the virtual sun for a while.  This prop is Lisp's latest release from the June cycle of Collabor88 and comes with 10 poses and a bunch of different texture change options.  Collabor88 is open now.

Izzie Button from Izzie's has been on a bit of a skin making extravaganza over the last few months with several new skins releases.  The skin I'm wearing today is her latest release Estella.  There is a beautiful youthful exuberance to all of Izzie's skins and this one is no exception.  With this latest release we see the introduction of 3 new skin tones ranging from her lightest shade of porcelain right through to her darkest being ebony, that makes 9 skin tones in total, which is sure to make an skin lover happy.  I'm wearing the new natural tone and I absolutely adore it. This gorgeous skin comes with a bunch of different eye make ups and lipsticks all on tattoo layers so you can mix and match to your hearts content.  If you have never tried an Izzie's skin before now is the perfect time to start!

Credits:

Skin: Izzie's - Estella in Natural by Izzie Button
Eyeshadow: Izzie's - Estella Eyeshadow Terra by Izzie Button
Lipstick: Izzie's - Estella Lipstick Nude by Izzie Button
Shirt: Maitreya - Cupio Basics Top in Apricot by Onyx LeShell (mesh)
Shorts: {Mon Tissu} - Cuffed Denim Shorts in Dark Rinse by Anouk Spot (mesh)
Feet: Slink - Mesh Feet by Siddean Munro (mesh)
Shoes: Slink - Ilena Sandals in Gold by Siddean Munro (must be worn with Slink Mesh Feet) (mesh)
Bracelet: ::Awesome Blossom:: - Braided Bangles by Clementine Ishtari (no longer avilable)
Watch: ISON - Vipera Watch by Harry Hyx
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ - Lola Summer Hair by MissAllSunday Lemon
Pose 1: LISP - Shidig Kite Pose Set by Pandora Popstar (available at Collabor88)
Pose 2: aDORKable - Blogger Bubble Pose Set by Adorkable Peapod (free at main store)
Location: PeKashee

Unashamed Desire

After more than a month away from blogging due to vacations and some intimate time spent with my inventory I'm feeling a little rusty, but it's nice to be back.  And what better why to get back into things then with some fabulous new releases from Glam Affair and Maitreya!

This beautiful shirt is a new release from the insanely talented Aida Ewing, who I swear just gets more and more talented.  You can get one of your very own in a range of colours from Collabor88.

Anyone who has ever attempted to fit a hat over hair in Second life will tell you that hats with hair releases always makes then happy, so mesh hats with mesh hair just about make me jump for joy and lets face it, new hair releases from Maitreya never disappoint.  The new Siobhan hair is out now at the Maitreya store.

Credits:

Skin: -Glam Affair- Giselle in Natural by Aida Ewing*
Dress: -Glam Affair-  Zoe Shirt by Aida Ewing (mesh) (available from Collabor88)*
Leggings: Maitreya - Couture Leggings by Onxy LeShelle (mesh)
Hair: Maitreya - Siobhan Hair by Onyx LeShelle (mesh)
Bracelet: Sigma - Danae Bracelet by Sofi Trenkins
Pose: Del May
Location: Neva River

*Denotes promotion copies

Pose Fair 2012 - It's a couple thing

The third annual Pose Fair still has a few days to run, so I thought I would show you some of the yummy couple poses available. 

(Glitterati - Wrapped)

Glitterati, in my humble opinion, makes some of the best couple and group poses available.  They nearly always fit my shape right out of the box and there are very very rarely ever limbs sticking in places they shouldn't b,e but perhaps most importantly, is Katey Coppola's ability to capture emotion through her work.  The poses above and below are both available from the Glitterati booth at Pose Fair and they are both just so adorable you really do need to have them!

 

(Glitterati - The Whole Day)

 

Pose Fair this year definitely offers a little something for everyone.  Single poses for your every day consumer, gorgeous intimate couple poses such as the two above, family poses and props but.... Pose Fair wouldn't be complete without a little adult fun!  (Please note, this blog is probably NTSFW from here down!)

(Exposeur - Outta Me, Onto You)

I have to admit, I didn't really know very much about Exposeur prior to The Festival of Sin... yes I know.. I live under a rock... but... I had such an awesome time at Festival that I couldn't help but run to Exposeur at Pose Fair to see what goodies were to be had and of course... Ruby didn't disappoint!



(Adorkable & Exposeur - Million Dollar Man)

There are a few fun collaboration pieces available at Pose Fair this year as well that a worth checking out.  This one is from Adorkable and Exposeure and I just love everything about it!

On a side note, I had to bring out my poor male alt today to shoot these photos and I just have to say, I have renewed respect for the male bloggers of our little world.  Your job is tough and so many of you do it so very well!)

Pose Fair runs until April 29th so get your butts over there.

Pose Fair 2012 - A little bit of country

(Lost Angle Industries - Fence)

I had a pretty great childhood growing up about 100Km north of Brisbane in what, at the time, was a pretty rural area.  We had more animals then you could poke a stick at including horses, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, genie pigs and the occasional frilly necked lizard. I believed learning to to drive by scooting around the paddock on the rider mower was perfectly acceptable,   I believed that goon a fortune (think cheap and nasty cask wine pegged to mum's hills hoist) always made for an entertaining evening and to this day I still believe the kindness with which you treat an animal speaks volumes about your character.  Yes, you could say I'm a bit of a country girl at heart, so when i see country inspired props in Second Life, i always feel a tug at the hearts strings and just can't walk past them.  Fortunately for me, the third annual Pose Fair offered up country inspired props that would make any wannabe cowgirl's knees quiver!

Lost Angel Industries launched an entire new spring collection at Pose Fair and every prop is just amazing.  The Fence prop (which is the in the above photo) comes with 10 individual poses, which are all fantastic!  There is also a group version available which is just as much fun.  Great as both a pose prop and a decorator item, it was definitely one of my must haves.

(Lost Angel Industries - Straw Bales)

Another fabulous country prop is of course some good old straw bales also from Lost Angel Industries.  Use it by yourself or drag some friends along, this prop comes with 8 poses, some subtle, some quirky and all a little bit fun!

(Captivity Co - Mesh Horse)

I fell in love with this Horse prop from Captivity Co the second I saw it.  With 10 different texture / coat options and 5 inbuilt poses, it really is just adorable!

Pose Fair is open now and runs until the 5th of May.  If you haven't been yet, you really must go.... right now... that's an order!

Outfit Credits:

Skin: *League* - Jen in Medium by Nena Janus

Hair: Elikatira - Claim by Elikapeka Tiramisu

Shirt: -Tres Blah - Sheer Layered Tee by Julliette Westerburg

Vest: Kyoot - Precipice Vest by Saeya Nyanda

Jeans: {Mon Tissu} - Lou Lou Jeans by Anouk Spot

Necklace: *Leage* - Tassels Necklace by Nena Janus

Ring: Ronsem* - Claddagh Ring by Eow Reverie

Poses & Props:

1st Picture: Lost Angel Industries - Fence by Evangeline Cortes

2nd Picture: Lost Angel Industries - Straw Bales by Evangeline Cortes

3rd Picture: Captivity Co - Horse Love by Curio Thistle

Bracelet: Miel - Friendo Bracelet by Miel Nirvana