Would you like a cookie?

Events events events!! I LOVE THEM. :-p I don't love Halloween that much, to be honest, but I do appreciate some Halloween themed items and events that are in Second Life.




The Halloween Gacha event is open! It's a small event but there are some really cute things to be found there! Like the Halloween Cookies poses and props from Status! I'm carrying the rare cookie box.

G Field has this super cute Vivian Halloween dress out in their store and...AND...it's free!! I love free and I love this dress.

The Costume Ball is another Halloween themed event that has some really nice things, like the Christy hair from Wasabi Pills! It's an adorable ponytail with a bow. The bow comes with a HUD so you can change the color.

Have fun doing your spooky shopping!

In This Post:

Skin: Kumi in Defined by Pink Fuel
* Lip Glaze in Plush added
* CatEyes eye shadow by Damned added
Hair: Christy in Wild Honey by Wasabi Pills [The Costume Ball]
Dress: Vivian, Halloween Gift by G Field [Free!]
Halloween Cookies by Status [Halloween Gacha]
Mesh Hands by SLink
Photo taken at Halloween Town

Paperwork Builds

William Weaver has been a Flickr contact of mine for a while. I'll admit, I'm probably the worst Flickr contact ever because I kinda suck at commenting, but I do try to keep up as best I can. He's kind enough to favorite some of my pictures on occasion, and I always try to keep up with those who are nice enough to like what I do.

Last night I was doing my last "web round" before bed and noticed on Flickr that he had a link to his marketplace store - Paperwork. AND he had some really cool photo skyboxes! Not only are they cool, but they're FREE. I got them all and today got to play with them.

These shots are totally raw except for cropping, rounding the corners [don't sue me, Apple], and adding my signature. The lighting is all done within SL with the help of the builds.








My computer is not the best or anything, but as you can see, the skyboxes make it really easy to take some great shots! And it's really funny because the builds themselves, just in the regular light, don't look like much of anything really. But if you download the Windlight setting William has offered on the marketplace pages, all you have to do is use that setting, turn on shadows and local lights, and boom! Instapretty! On that last shot, I used the mirror water, put the build just under the water, and used one of the Windlight settings provided in Firestorm. I think it turned out nicely!

Check out Paperwork and get your free cool builds today!

Sometimes you just don't know.

There are some days when I cannot figure out which gorgeous outfit I want to wear first. Then there are other days when I can't figure out a single thing to wear! Today is one of those days, but luckily with new releases from BOOM and some old favorite standbys, I can dance around the house and just forget about the world. And that's all you get for today, because my mind is in a far off place. ♥




In this post:

Skin: Lustre in Pure 2 by Curio -Gala Phoenix-
Hair: Jacqueline in Swedish by Truth -Truth Hawks-
Top: Sport Tee in Doll Pink by BOOM [New!] -Aranel Ah-
Undies: Awareness Panties by BOOM [Free!] -Aranel Ah-
Socks: Scrunched Prim Socks in White by Maitreya -Onyx LeShelle-
Pose by Glitterati -Katey Coppola-

See you at the District!

What's that noise? Could it be the sound of your $Lindens shaking because they know they'll be leaving you soon when you get over to the new Truth District? Why, I believe it is!




Oh my gosh, you guys. I know, I know. Malls come and go in SL and rarely are they amazing. But this new shopping district is so wonderful! Conceptualized by Truth Hawks and managed by Sophia Harlow, I might be a little biased as I love the two of them to pieces, but I'm being sincerely honest when I say this is a shopper's heaven! Check out the list of resident designers!

AddiCt
Curio
DCNY
Ducknipple
Earthstones
Erratic
Glitterati
GOS
Grixdale
INDI Designs
Je Suis
League
Leezu!
MiaMai
MichaMi
Miel
Mudhoney
Nardcotix
NSD
PXL
The Sea Hole
Trompe Loeil Prefabs
Truth Hair
Whippet & Buck

Could you die? The sim was designed by Cory Edo, and it's just oh so lovely! And for the opening [tomorrow, July 1st!!!], several of the designers have a special gift in their stores for members of the Truth District Update Group. Including a lovely hair named Becky from Mr. Hawks himself.




Please join the in-world group for all the latest news about the Truth District, and we'll see you out there tomorrow!!

In this post:

Skin: Lustre in Glamour Puss 1 by Curio
Hair: Becky in Swedish by Truth [Free at Truth District!!]
Eyes: Sunrise Eyes in Turquoise by Fashism
Top: Twinkle Top in Painted Stars by The Secret Store [For the Twinkle Star Bazaar]
Dramatic Eyelashes by Exodi
Pose by Olive Juice

I ♥ Pink

I'll admit it. I'm in love. Just the very sight of my love makes me go soft and fuzzy hearted. I want to cuddle up with my love and just sit in bliss. I look forward to Valentine's Day because it means I'm surrounded in my love. I'm talking about the color pink, of course. What did you think I meant?




If you haven't been to the I ♥ Originals fair yet, then you really really need to go! You can pick up this oh-so-sweet Twiggy dress from one of my favorite stores, Ingenue. This color is called - what else? - Valentine! But there are other colors as well, if pink isn't your thing. [Ingenue at the fair]

Also at the fair, I picked up this gorgeous Kennedy necklace in pink by Caroline's Jewelry. It's part of a really inexpensive set that includes earrings, brooch, and ring as well. I love Caroline's so much. [Caroline's at the fair]

If you head on over to G Field, there's a little hunt going on! Six items are free, such as this Heart Bag I'm carrying. There's one in red, too! The Heart Flats are in the hunt, but are $30L, and there are two pairs to find. There are also two items for $50L each in the hunt, and honey, let me tell you. You WANT to find them. But if you're busy, you can buy all 10 hunt items for $200L at the front of the store. Thank you, Cerberus!!

I have to go roll around in more pink goodness now. God, I love Valentine's Day.

In this post:

Skin: Vilda 02 by LAQ
Hair: Me in Blonde 07 by Elikatira
Dress: Twiggy in Valentine by Ingenue [For the I ♥ Originals fair]
Shoes: Heart Flats in Pink by G Field [For the Sweetheart Hunt]
Necklace: Kennedy in pink pearl by Caroline's Jewelry [For the I ♥ Originals fair]
Bag: Heart Bag in pink by G Field [For the Sweetheart Hunt]
Makeup:
* Doe Shimmer Eyeshadow in Ashes by PixelDolls
* Eyelashes - Dramatic by Exodi
* Everyday Blush #2 by cheLLe
Pose by Exposeur
Photo taken in the Lennon skybox by Altitude

Today's Gaze - Golden Goodies

I'm not always a huge fan of gold. But give me some pretties for free or cheap, and I'll change my mind pretty darn quick!




I'm simply in love with the new Delphines from much loved Shiny Things! If you're a member of the subscriber group, head to the store and pick up your free gold Delphines. And check out the other new shoes, too! Oh Shiny Things, thank you for coming back to us.

I showed newness from Jane on Friday, but what I didn't mention is that there are a bunch of free Intrinsic Tanks for the taking! I have a great love of basic tanks, as I'm sure lots of us do, so getting these for free is just amazing!

At fri.day, there's a little corner with some discounted products, and I was able to score a 24.7 pack of the Short Cardis for less than $300L! You get 12 colors and there are options for shorter sleeves [like I'm wearing], long sleeves, and some different cuff options. Wonderful! Not discounted at fri.day, but still pretty inexpensive, I also picked up these Low.Rise jeans in the light wash.

You've probably heard of the 10-10-10 sale that's going on, but if you haven't, check out Callie Cline's blogpost on it. I was able to get this adorable Padma updo by hair machine Truth for just $110L. Oh, did I mention it's a FATPACK for that price? Oh yeah, you need it.

And one of my favorite finds at the Jewelry Fair, I got this I Love Autumn jewelry set from Primagine for less than $100L. Cute cute cute!

Okay, I know, I got long winded. Go shopping now!!

In this post:

Skin: Isolde #13 in Cachet by Exodi
Hair: Padma in Auburn by Truth [For 10-10-10]
Eye Makeup: Feline in Wine Berry by Kyoot
Sweater: Short Cardi in Cream by fri.day
Tank: Intrinsic Tank in Gold by Jane
Jeans: Low.Rise Jeans in Light by fri.day
Shoes: Delphines in Gold by Shiny Things [In store gift for the subscriber group]
Jewelry: I Love Autumn by Primagine [At the Jewelry Fair]
Pose by Exposeur
Photographed in front of the Sherwood house by Funky Junk [Soon to be released]

Today's Gaze - Boho Bright

I'm always a fan of stumbling into new-to-me stores. Today I was trying to find the landmark to a store when another store name caught my eye - BoHo HoBo. That sounds like just my kind of store, so I skipped over and was so so happy that I did!

[All SLurls are at the bottom if you don't feel like reading!]





Look at this simply adorable skirt! It's called Banjara and I'm just in love with its bright colors and patterns! Is it the best quality skirt on the grid? No, not at all, but it's pretty darn good! It reminds me of something you might make yourself, which I just love. Like almost everything at BoHo HoBo, it's inexpensive and guess what? All proceeds from the store go to the Central Asian Institute!

The Central Asian Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Pretty clothes for a worthy cause. Awesome. :)

While looking for jewelry to wear with this outfit, I was reminded of Yak & Yeti. They're not a super well known store, but they do some nice Indian inspired work. And the BEST part? It's all free. I know! I'm not sure why or how they manage that, but I'm glad that they do. I'm wearing the Bollywood jewelry set in silver & topaz. It's so cute! I'm also wearing the Filigree Tibetian Anklet from there. It's not the most exquisite jewelry around, but it's free and it's lovely, so you can't ask for much more than that!

I think it's time to go dance in the sand to watch my pretty skirt swoosh around!

In this post:

Skin: Elle #14 by Belleza
Hair: Tatum in Happy Blond by fri.day
Top: White tank from the Anjuna set by Zaara
Skirt: Banjara 02 by BoHo HoBo
Necklace & Earrings: Bollywood in Silver/Topaz by Yak & Yeti
Anklet: Filigree Tibetian with Turquoise by Yak & Yeti
Pose by Exposeur

May Madness At Phoenix Rising!

Are you part of the Phoenix Rising subscribe-o-matic? If you're not...YOU NEED TO BE! May Madness Week is starting and honey, let me tell you - there are some fabulous prizes and discounts to be had just by subscribing! Get 10 of your friends to subscribe by Wednesday and you will get a gift card for Phoenix Rising products! Plus all subscribers are entered into a drawing for a $5000L gift card! And there are lots of free goodies, including gifts from Exodi and Glitterati!

You can even get this gorgeous Coco Chanel inspired gown for free, and it is simply amazing. Of course, you would not expect anything less from Phoenix Rising.




Also, Phoenix Rising is part of the SL Daily Deals and their SLDD items will be marked down 10%, 20%, 25%, and on Thursday 50% off! If you're not an SLDD card holder, be sure to go to the website so you can find out how you can be!

So quickly, don't even bother with shoes, run down to Phoenix Rising and subscribe if you haven't already, and start getting your gifts and discounts! There's so much more going on there this week, so you'll have to subscribe to find out more!


Also in this post:

Skin: Elle #0 by Belleza
Hair: Emme in Swedish by Truth
Pose by whole.lotta.rosie

Be a Scrooge!

Are you holiday decorating on a slim budget this year? Well, have I got the place for you!

Mr. Scrooge's Holiday Shop has some great fun decorations for you! Nothing is overly fancy, it's just big, cute, and wintery! And....IT'S ALL FREE. Yes, you heard me! Free! And it's also pretty prim budget friendly, as nothing I'm about to show you was over 50 prims. Check it out!






Cute, right? Although in the folders, it says that the sets are no modify, they actually are, so you can feel free to change textures to match your own landscaping. I didn't for these photos so you guys can see what it looks like, but I will later when I put some of these things out. :)

When you land at Mr. Scrooge's, just head straight into the little holiday shack and touch the pictures on the walls. You'll get your free goodies instantly and there's so much more than what I've shown here. Happy holidays!

Also in this post:

Skin: Belle - Meows in the Nude by Belleza
Hair: Britney in Swedish by Truth
Eyes: Beloved Sapphire by Beloved Custom Designs
Top: Down the Chimney hunt gift by Boom
Jeans: Inferno 88 - Light Wash by Decoy
Boots: Elsa in White by Sand Shack Surf Co.
Sit pose on the table by Striking Poses

Today's Gaze - I Don't Like Your Girlfriend!

I was wandering around Crush Row last night [truly one of my favorite shopping areas in SL. It's gorgeous.] and stumbled into Von Ducky. This t-shirt caught my eye and made me laugh, and so... Today's Gaze was born.




Now is this shirt the highest quality? Nah. You can see the hems aren't exactly awesome. But it's so cute, I don't mind.

Underneath I put on a green shrug & gloves that I picked up from Torridwear I don't even know HOW long ago. They've been in my inventory pretty much since I rezzed, I think. Because the shrugs are on the shirt layer, it makes them PERFECT for putting underneath t-shirts for a layered look. I tinted the green darker that it originally is. I wasn't sure if you could still get them, but go backstage at Torrid's store. They're still there, and you get 6 colors for just $20L. It's a hell of a deal.

My Garage jeans from League and my PornStar Hi-Tops from Urban Bomb Unit are staples in my inventory. In fact, if clothing in SL wore out ever, these would be falling apart because I wear them so often. League really is my favorite place for jeans, even if they are a little pricier than most places.

Ryker Beck of Exodi has been teasing us on Plurk [along with bad girl Jori Watler!] with glimpses of her new Sienna skin. Yesterday she generously gave her VIP group a preview of Sienna. Look at my face, it is gorgeous!! The whole skin is marvelous, and this is a first for me because I never have managed to look good in any of the Exodi skins before. It always made me sad to see Sophia in them because she looked soooo good and I never did. But Sienna...wow. I love it! I can't wait for them to be released. The Exodi group is a pay group [$250L], but Ryker spoils us, so it's worth it. I'm wearing her Zbilja Spirit eyes in Crystal Blue, which were also a group gift.

And to tie it all up, I'm wearing [still] the gorgeous Green II hair in Beach Blond from Maitreya and the Delicious Lollipop rings & bangles from SyDS, one of my favorite fun ring shops. My poses are from Pffiou! which is currently not open while my favorite French girl takes a bit of an SL break.

Oh, and for some reason, the shirt reminded me of this song, which is now embedded in my head. :-p

Freebie Quickie: Free Speerit Fiona

One group that I have never left, even when it was quiet for months, is the Free Speerit group. Desidelia Vella does absolutely beautiful female skins and she's very generous in giving away special makeups from time to time.

Today's gift is a special group only makeup of her newest skin - Fiona.




This is just such a gorgeous skin! All the details are beautiful and if I were a darker skinned avatar, I think I would most definitely run to this skin.

Fiona is free in the group notices for the next 2 weeks, so run to join and grab it! There is a $1L joining fee, so if you have to join and leave, at least it won't break your bank. :) The full Fiona line with 20 makeups will be at the Free Speerit mainstore this Sunday.

Also in this post:

Eyes: Beloved Silver by Beloved Custom Designs
Hair: Heidi [browns] by IrEn
Bikini: Halterbikini in Aqua by SySy's
Poses by Olive Juice

Lucky Quickie - Wall Clocks!

If you're like me and you're always looking for something cute to decorate your home, you need to join the Belle Belle group and go stalk the lucky boards for these Wall Clocks!!




So so cute! They remind me of clocks that used to hang in my grandma's kitchen when I was younger. They actually keep time and are prim budget friendly at just 6 prims each. :)

Now get out of my kitchen and go get lucky at Belle Belle!

Today's Gaze: A Touch Of Class

Today's Gaze came together because of one skin, the Uma skin from Rockberry.




A very classy skin, it just begged for a classy outfit. This skin that I'm wearing with the red tintable lips was a free skin from Rockberry's Midnight Mania board. However, after a lot of moaning because how dare people have to go down and click on a board, this skin is now free just for the group members if you go to the store. Seriously, you guys. It's a gift. Don't be an asshole because you had to click a board. It's not like she hid it under a rock. :-p

I absolutely adore this top I'm wearing. The Poppy Sheer Chiffon Blouse from Pink Outfitters is just soooo pretty and classy! The pretty ruffles cover up all of the important parts, but depending on your skin, you might see a little hint of nipple since this shirt is sheer. But it's perfect if you wear a back tattoo like I do, because the tattoo is still visible. There is a fabulous $50L sale going on at Pink Outfitters until July 24th, so take advantage!

The belt & pants are from the Stay True outfit from Mischief. I think they give me some great curves on my hips, as most high waisted pants do. The pants themselves aren't really high waisted, but with the matching belt, they are. And with the large flares, my legs look about a million miles long. I love them. The shirt that comes with the pants is really pretty too, so it was very worth it!

My bracelet and earrings come from Eshi Otawara's Ballerina outfit from The Black Swan. Can you believe I picked up the outfit for $50L? I don't know when Black Swan is scheduled for closing, so if I were you, I'd run out there right away to check it out. The sim really is stunning and it's a huge loss to the Second Life community that it will no longer be available here.

I've had my fill of looking classy for today. I think it's time for jeans and a t-shirt. :)

Also in this post:

Eyes: Open Ocean by Miriel [no longer available]
Lashes: Diva by LeLutka
Hair: Isabella by Truth
Shoes: PinUp heels by Stiletto Moody
Poses by On The Cover, Flowey, and Imperial Elegance

Beloved Roses Make Me A Doll

If you've never been out to Aisuru Rieko's store, Beloved Custom Designs, you are missing out! She is one of the cutest little creators on the grid, and her work reflects her adorable, whimsical style. From fantasy skyboxes to unicorn sets, she makes just the most precious things.

When she mentioned that she was making a doll key, my immediate thought was "Oh no, she's going to make me into a doll," because I knew I'd never be able to resist picking it up.

Then she decided to make the cutest rose couture skirt! She'll be giving away the skirt for free for the Shopping Cart Disco Reader Appreciation Day, so don't miss out on picking it up.

Check it out!





The Hime Gyaru Key is a must have for any doll on the grid! With a beautiful sculpted rose, you have several options for this key to change the colors to match your outfits. You can change the colors of the metal, the rose, and the pearl. It slowly spins around as well. I want to wear it everywhere I go!

The rose skirt is also made up of the gorgeous sculpted roses, and is also color change. I'm wearing it in pink, but I believe there are over a dozen color options to choose from. Hey Aisu, how about some hair flowers from these pretty roses??

The skirt, as I said, will be free on SCD Reader Appreciation Day, and the Hime Gyaru Key is a steal at $250L.

While you're at BCD, be sure to check out all of Aisuru's landscaping items, such as the wonderful trees and her pretty glowy grass. You'll just LOVE her work!

Also in this post:

Skin: Blondie 02 by LAQ
Hair: Giselle in Platinum by Truth
Eyes: Cool Shimmer by Miriel [no longer available]
Lashes: Diva by LeLutka
Top: The shirt of the Barlu Fiore Babydoll by Armidi
Shoes: Sasche Flats in Powder Puff by Armidi
Necklace: Tayzia's Butterfly Finds A Necklace by Frippery [Collaborative RFL Gift]
Poses by Long Awkward Pose

Jungeun's RezDay Gift To Us!

Happy Rezday to JE*Republic designer Jungeun Vella!

To celebrate her rezday, she's given out some cutie sunglasses to her group! Just search JE*Republic in the group search and it should be the first one, or look up her profile. The group is open enrollment and free, so these are truly a gift!




I just love them! And for some reason this picture makes me think of Sweet Valley High and the Wakefield twins. It's almost 5am, I don't know. :) But I really love the glasses! They just went out today, so you have 2 weeks to join the group to get them before they're removed from the archives.

Thanks, Jungeun, and I hope you have a fabulous rezday!!

Also in this post:

Skin: Hope in Fair by Tuli [June picks reward gift]
Hair: Sophia in Platinum by Truth
Shirt: Blondes Do It Better by ::EmJay::
Necklace: Tayzia's Butterfly Finds A Necklace by Frippery [Collaborative RFL Gift]
Eyebrow piercing by Aisling Easterwood
Pose by {flowey}

A Sweet Morning

I'm forever in love with Belle Belle products. I think designer Leyla Firefly does some fabulous work. Most of her items are pretty primmy, but that doesn't stop me from loving them!

She's also really generous to her group, because currently the group only Lucky Board item is an adorable little breakfast set for couples called A Sweet Morning.




A lovely cafe styled set, it comes with the table and chairs, the petit dejeuner pour deux [in English, breakfast for two] that has cappucinos and croissants, a candle, a flower vase, and a balcony fence with flowers. If you are low on prims, the table & chairs are only 45 prims, but if you set out the entire set, you're looking at 123 prims of cute. That's the best part of Belle Belle products to me, actually. They're almost always in different pieces so you can mix and match according to your preferences and prim allowances.

This set is really a must have for couples who enjoy looking cute and doing more "realistic" style things. [Hey, we can't always be in spaceships and breathing water, right?] The set comes with 5 different poses for couples, all menu driven.

The first two are just normal, for chatting and for eating breakfast.




Very cute! The last three are more cuddly. My favorite may be the Secrets one, which I had showed off a picture of in my personal blog last night after Photoshopping it up. But there are three close animations, for just being held, for getting told a secret, and then for kisses.




You've just GOT to go to Belle Belle to get this gift. It's so cute and you will just love it!! Don't forget, you have to be a Belle Belle group member to use the lucky board or the Midnight Mania boards! It is worth it, I promise! :) And big thanks to Noelyci for posing with me again! :)

Also in this post:

On me -
Skin: Kimberly in Glamour by Free Speerit
Eyes: Anime Aqua by Miriel [no longer available. *sobs*]
Lashes: Diva by LeLutka
Hair: Isabella in Platinum by Truth
Top: Dblue/Aqua Halter by Potassium
Jeans: Loose Fit Denim by Malt
Feet: Bamboo Bare Feet by SLink
Tattoo: Custom made for me by Lola79 Hienrichs of Otaku Designs

On Noel -
Skin: Redgrave [Um, he didn't tell me which one. LOL]
Hair: The Outsider by Naughty Designs
Top: Jailbreak Hoodie for Him by Juju's Closet
Jeans: Punk Jeans by ATSD
Glasses: X-Pose
Shoes: Soreal Superstars
Tattoo: Fairy Tribal Tattoo by Addixion

Photos taken on top of my home, 'Licia's Loft, custom built for me by Noelyci Ingmann of Ingmann Design Group.

New Truth!

It's no big secret that I'm a huge fan of Truth Hawks and his hair designs. I would never have agreed to pose for his store if I wasn't. Along with being a fab hair designer, and a great clothing artist, he's also a pretty decent guy who takes a fair amount of ribbing from a bunch of us. :)

Truth is also quite tireless in his work and releases new items frequently. [Seriously man, take a break once in a while!] But I'm glad he works like he does, because he keeps us all in awesome new hair! His latest 2 are just cute cute cute for summer!

The Linda




A mass of soft flippy waves, this hair is just too cute for words! It's exactly how I'd want my hair to be, if I could get it to be anything more than straight without the use of multiple styling tools and if I could stand short hair on myself. :) But I just loveeee it! $225L for a pack of colors, and believe me, it's totally worth it.


The Jess



The Jess is a very posh style, sleek and feminine with an edge. I just adore the little bobby pins holding the side. And the best part of this style? It's FREE. Oh yes, you read that right. FREE. Amazing!! It's Truth's appreciation gift to customers and bloggers. Generous!! :-D

Be sure to head out to the store to pick these lovely styles - and many others - up soon!

Also worn in this post:

Skin: Kimberly in Ocean by Free Speerit
Eyes: Open Ocean [standard size] by Miriel
Lashes: Diva lashes by Lelutka
Dress: Aphrodite Cocktail in Faschi Pink by Armidi Gisaci
Lip Piercing: Delicate Fae by Otaku Designs
Poses by Imperial Elegance
Shoes: [cannot be seen] Patent Rose Grapefruit by 50 Flats