I’m Blossom-ing

Happy Sunday, Fabulouses! I’ve been dying to see some spring, so I decided to show you this gorgeous Blossom gown and headpiece, which are the March group gift from Finesmith Jewelry. 🙂 And just as I was finishing up these photos, I got a note that the April group gift is out at Finesmith, so be sure to pick that one up too, while you’re there! My pose is from the March gift pack at Diesel Works Animations, originally shown by Skyler here. Be sure to grab yours before the gift is gone!

This pretty Mimi skin by Belleza is still available at The Arcade Gacha Event. I’m wearing makeup #3 (rare); Love showed #9 here. I have added a glossy lipstick by Lumae, which you can find in a free pack of 6 colors at The Skin Fair. Last day for both events is TODAY, so hurry over! BTW, I am smiling ever-so-slightly for the FabFree Photo Challenge #7: Show Us Your Smile. Sadly, I’m a day late for the challenge, but hey, better late than never, right? 😀

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – -Belleza- Mimi Makeup 3 Rare (100L gacha @ The Arcade)

Eyes – IKON Spectral Eyes Ice

Eyelashes – REDGRAVE 19-Diva

Teeth – [PXL] Open Mouth Pro

Lips – Lumae Fun Lippy Pack (0L / free gift at The Skin Fair)

Hair – LeLutka Pocahontas

Hands – Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Dress & Headpiece – Finesmith Jewelry Blossom Blue (group gift / 300L to join)

Pose #1 – Diesel Works March 2014 gift (0L / free gift)

Pose #2 by Izzie’s

Location – *alirium*

Maai New Group Gift

Just a quickie to show you this adorable sweet lingerie set from Maai. I couldn’t resist teaming it with a white pearl jewellery set I found on the Marketplace from Maxi Gossamer for a bargain price!

A quick note also.. This lingerie set IS transparent but I made it slightly more modest to hide my blushes and anyone elses who might be looking through the blog!

.HAIR. Dream of Paradise by Exile
.SKIN. Gemma 05 by Glam Affair [December Arcade Gacha Event Item]
.EYES. Chocolate Vanity by IKON
.JEWELLERY. White South Sea Pearl Set by Maxi Gossamer [L$99 / Marketplace]
.LINGERIE. Megi Lingerie by Maai [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.BREASTS. Mirage Mesh Breasts by Lola
.HANDS. by SLink

.POSE. To Stay or Go Pose by Tea.S

A hint for those who want items that were part of big gacha events such as The Arcade Gacha, is to check around Gacha yard sales. Alot of people use them to sell on their multiple gacha wins and you can find some great items here.. even things you didnt know you were looking for!

One good list of yard sales to use is this list from Seraphim. Also search “gacha yard sale” or “gatcha yard sale” in SL Search.. one other thing is DON’T FORGET to pick up your purchases once you buy them! They are usually not in vendors and so you are purchasing the actual item.. right click and choose “TAKE” from the menu!

Do I have a super hero alter ego? Maybe..

While finishing up the pictures for some of the things I found earlier today, it occured to me that they almost kind of resembled the movie “My Super Ex-Girlfriend”! Haha!

Mild Mannered blogger during the day, super hero fashionista by night!

.HAIR. Maria by Tukinowaguma [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.EARRINGS. Double Hoop by Miam Miam [L$10 / Marketplace]
.OUTFIT. 2013 Holiday Gift by Ryvolter & Vive9 [FREE]
.SHOES. Mary Janes by R(S)W

.HAIR. Vibrato Hair by LeLutka
.FACE. Face Chain by Panik [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.PAULDRON. Candycane Pauldrons on Shoulders by ieQED [FREE / Subscriber Gift]
.NECKLACE. Rapture by KOSH [L$1 / Marketplace]
.OUTFIT.Bodysuit by COCO Designs [FREE / Offer ends 31st Dec!]
.BELT. Double Belt by COCO Designs [FREE / Offer ends 31st Dec!]
.BRACELETS. You Bracelets by Amorous [FREE / Marketplace]

… Tiana is also wearing …
.SKIN. Gemma 05 by Glam Affair [L$100 / The Arcade Gacha]
.EYES. Chocolate Vanity by IKON
.HANDS. by SLink

Iren Group Gifts and More

IREN have quite a few really great Group Gifts that you can pick up. The group is free to join! I teamed their gifts with a few other items I found around the grid and on Marketplace to show you some great pre-New Year outfits. I can be a bit bohemian and eclectic with my mixes and I really liked the colour clashes in these outfits I made. I realise its not everyones style though!

.NECKLACE. Lux Celeste Jewellery Set by RealEvil Industries [FREE / Marketplace]
.TOP. Comfy Tanktop by IREN [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.BRA. Blossom Bra by Ettiquete [L$10 / Marketplace]
.SKIRT. Alta Maiden Skirt V1 by Ikshu [FREE / Marketplace]
.LEFT BRACELET. Multiplex Bracelet by KOSH [L$1 / Marketplace]
.RIGHT BRACELET. Rainbow Bracelet by Edge Grafica [L$20 / Marketplace]

.NECKLACE. Lux Celeste Jewellery Set by RealEvil Industries [FREE / Marketplace]
.TOP. Simple Solution Top IREN [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.SKIRT. Alta Maiden Skirt V2 by Ikshu [FREE / Marketplace]
.LEFT BRACELET. Multiplex Bracelet by KOSH [L$1 / Marketplace]
.RIGHT BRACELET. Rainbow Bracelet by Edge Grafica [L$20 / Marketplace]

.NECKLACE. Lux Celeste Jewellery Set by RealEvil Industries [FREE / Marketplace]
.CARDI. Open Cardigan by IREN [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.TOP. Speghettini Pink Top by IREN [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.LEGGINGS. Aztec Leggings by F.Owl [FREE]

.NECKLACE. Lux Celeste Jewellery Set by RealEvil Industries [FREE / Marketplace]
.DRESS. Summer Dress Roses by IREN [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.LEFT BRACELET. Multiplex Bracelet by KOSH [L$1 / Marketplace]
.RIGHT BRACELET. Rainbow Bracelet by Edge Grafica [L$20 / Marketplace]

… Tiana is also wearing …
.HAIR. Canto Hair by LeLutka
.SKIN. Gemma 05 by Glam Affair [L$100 / The Arcade Gacha]
.EYES. Chocolate Vanity by IKON
.HANDS. by SLink

Prayspeed

Hello there my Fabulous Friends,

Tonight I have become a Time Angel, and have been sent on a mission to access the Angel Records via my own personal Angel Terminal.  I will use my Prayspeed to fly around and my halo will be my controller.  Do you have what it takes to fulfill your calling?  Head over to Bare Rose to join in the fun of the Prayspeed: Bare Rose Mini Treasure Hunt.  You can see all the credits and linkies below… ❤

—-[ C R E D I T S ]—-

outfit: -[Bare Rose ]- Blue Star Angel (FREE) (For this complete outfit you work your way through the Prayspeed: Bare Rose Mini Treasure Hunt, gathering pieces as you go… You are given notecards with a landmark in which to search.  The hunt is pretty easy as long as you read the story to get the hints.  )

Outfit includes

shoulders, crown, wings,

chest piece, leg pieces and arm pieces,

as well the paint layer pieces as well. 

It includes both Phat Azz and Tango appliers,

as well as baby, petite, and titan versions. 

You can also get the Angel Terminal by doing a mini search at the end.

skin: -[ Mother Goose’s ]- Margot (FREE) (This is a lucky board skin.  Love showed this skin in her post “85 Free(ish) Skins in Second Life“. )

nail appliers: -[~*By Snow*~ ]-  Holiday Glitter Manicures (FREE) (This is part of a package for the subscribers that Snow sent out.  Hit the subscriber thingie at her store. )

eyes: -[~*By Snow*~ ]- Timeless Eyes – Gold (L$ 25)

hair: -[ D!va]- Daisy – Type A – Black Amber (L$ 70/gacha) (This can be found in D!va’s gacha at The Arcade  Gacha Event. )

The finger nails: [SLINK] Slink Enhancement Fingernails (for default hands) (L$ 150)

shoes: -[ [Gos] Boutique ]- Paris Peeptoe – Metallics (L$ 450) (I picked these up with my L$500 credit I got for being a Gos Boutique Group Member.  This group now costs L$500 to join, but I picked it up during when they weren’t giving away anything and paid L$ 50.  Totally worth me holding on to this group.  I got the cute shoes ❤ )

flying: -[ AKEYO ]- PowerAO MiLady HUD (L$ 499) (I picked up this AO for a special price during this holiday season. )

so I got to run around like Wonder Woman’s Sexy Guardian Angel for two days while I worked on this post.  What kind of angel will you be?

*big hugs*…………..till next time………….care ❤

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you All

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying the season and I hope that what ever you do, you will all be safe and will enjoy yourselves and that each and every one of you will feel loved and happy for these coming days and always.

.Chill Hair by LeLutka [FREE / Group Gift Under the Xmas Tree in Hair Dept / Free to join]
.Jolly Holly Earrings by Dressed by Lexi [L$10 / Marketplace Promo]
.Cameo Necklace by REDUX @ Genre [L$10 / Genre]
.Xmas 2013 Outfit Fishy Strawberry [FREE / Subscribo Gift – Message 1]
.Sneek Peek SLink Appliers by Adoness [L$1 / Gift 5 / Adoness Christmas Market Hunt]
.Winter Boots by N-Core [Group Gift / L$50 Join Fee]

Here is a better close up of the necklace and earrings so you can see how adorable they are!

…Tiana is also wearing…
.SKIN. Gemma 05 by Glam Affair @ The Arcade Gacha [L$100 per turn]
.EYES. Chocolate Vanity by IKON
.HANDS. by SLink

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…

Although I don’t actually do any SL role-playing (yet), I really love the role-play “dress up” events, and We ❤ Role-Play! is one of my favorites. Here, I’m wearing Hilda’s Kirtle and Hilda’s Cloak by {Junbug}. As with all of {Junbug’s} offerings, the textures are amazing, and this one is even materials-enabled. Items are We ❤ Role-Play! are discounted for the duration of the event, so if you like any of them, be sure to pick them up before the prices go up! My lantern/pose is a gacha prize from LISP Bazaar at The Arcade; Care showed it earlier in this post, but I couldn’t resist showing it myself. 😀

There are bunches of gifts under the We ❤ Role-Play! Christmas trees, and I’m wearing two of them here. My tattoo, which reads, “There is no fate but what we make,” is a free gift from Aeva//Heartsick. It comes with black and white, as well as colored, stars. This beautiful jewelry – earrings and Maang Tikka – is a free gift from !!Sax Shepherd Designs. It is HUD-driven, with 4 different metals and 8 different jewels. Not all the gifts are free though – some are just very inexpensive – but be sure to head over and pick up the ones you want before this fun event ends. 🙂

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Glam Affair Cleo America

Eyes – IKON Spectral Eyes Leonine

Eyelashes – REDGRAVE 6-Natural

Hair – ::Exile:: Dream of Paradise

Ears – {Lemon Tea} Elven Ears

Tattoo – Aeva//Heartsick There is no fate Tattoo BW Stars (0L / free gift @ We ❤ Role-Play!)

Hands – Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Dress – *{Junbug}* Hilda’s Cloak & Kirtle (featured @ We ❤ Role-Play!) 

Jewelry – !!Sax Shepherd Designs Holiday Snow Gift Set (0L / free gift @ We ❤ Role-Play!)

Lantern & Pose by LISP Bazaar Mulberry Lantern (25L gacha @ The Arcade)

Pose #2 by Izzie’s

Location – Slightly Twisted

Cosy Winter Wanderings

I just love winter coats. There is nothing better than snuggling up in a thick warm coat.. the fancier the better.. Then going out for a long stroll in the winter weather! If you are looking for a wintery coat so you can get ready for your wanderings through the many gorgeous snowy sims in SL this season, then these two should fit the bill perfectly!

First off, Innuendo have put out a beautiful creamy white fur collar coat as their December Group Gift. If you have a male friend who is wanting to walk the snowy paths with you, then fear not! There is a male version available too in the male section of clothing!

.Jingle Headband (Brass) by Le Poppycock [L$15 / Pack of 5 Colours]
.December Group Gift by Innuendo [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.Pink Red Heart Tights by Mon Cheri [FREE / Pack of 4]
.Winter Boots by N-Core [Group Gift / L$50 Join Fee]

Secondly, there is a twist in the tale to this beautiful victorian inspired Winter Coat from NS Cutie Store. It comes with a HUD that allows you to change the coats colours to four different choices! All of this for only L$1? Yes please! Im showing you the grey colour, but there is Red, White and a Chocolate colour to choose from also!

.Jingle Headband (Cranberry) by Le Poppycock [L$15 / Pack of 5 Colours]
.Mesh Coat by NS:: Cutie Wear [L$1]
.Black White Heart Tights by Mon Cheri [FREE / Pack of 4]

…Tiana is also wearing…
.HAIR. PopScotch Hair by Analog Dog [FREE / Bubble Ball on Beach]
.SKIN. Gemma 05 by Glam Affair @ The Arcade Gacha [L$100 per turn]
.EYES. Chocolate Vanity by IKON
.HANDS. by SLink

How to keep warm on those chilly nights!

A new month always means new wonderful group gifts.. and here today, are a few that I found on my SL travels! I love the snuggley clothing you can find through the Winter months as I am such a cuddle bunny. I love fluffy jumpers and warm jackets, crackling fires and cosy nights in, blankets and hot chocolate!

These gorgeous group gifts are just perfect to keep toasty warm on nights out or nights in, which ever your preference is!

.Wool Coat (Red) and Snowflake Dress by S@BBiA [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.Beggars Boots by Death Row Designs [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]

.2013 Xmas Dress by Dollie [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]

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One of my favourite things to do in SL is decorating homes. While I was at The Chapter Four earlier today, I decided to try for the Rare prize that was in the gacha from *ionic* .. and I was entirely shocked when I managed to win it after only a couple of attempts. I loved it so much I decided to dress it up and use it as a backdrop for my pictures today. I managed to find some beautiful bargain furnishings to brighten it up!

.Another Winters Night Cabin by *ionic* [L$85 – RARE ITEM / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Snowman Wreath with Animations by Chez Moi [L$25 / Marketplace]
.Bulb String Lights by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Lantern Lit Christmas Tree by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Mistletoe Doormat by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Set of 3 Christmas Lanterns by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Twinkle Reindeer by Axo’s [L$29 / Marketplace]

.Another Winters Night Cabin by *ionic* [L$85 – RARE ITEM / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Palet Couch (Owl) by *ionic* [L$85 / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Inspire Chair (4 pack) by *ionic* [L$85 / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Snowflake Pillow Bunch by Trompe Loeil [L$25 / The Gacha Arcade]
.The Night Before Christmas Fireplace and Decor by What Next? [L$50 / Marketplace]
.Books and Coffee Mug Set by LISP Bazaar [L$5/ Marketplace]
.Ruggies by Nordari [FREE / Marketplace]
.Christmas Tree by NiNight Creations [L$1 / The Christmas Market]

… Tiana is Wearing …
. HAIR – Faye by Truth
. SKIN – Olyvia Skin by Essences [70L @ The Dressing Room Fusion]
. EYES – Aqua Eyes by IKON
.HANDS by SLINK

Photo Challenge #1 – Naughty or Nice? – Which List Are You On?

Im a bit of a forever child. Im sure I’ll never grow up! Add that to Christmas and Im a bouncing ball of excitement. Its my most favourite time of the year.. the time when people are just that little bit nicer to each other and the magic and sparkle that is always in the world is seen by more than just a few who can see it throughout the year.

Being a forever child though comes with its drawbacks.. Impatience is the worst of them and I never really did learn to have any even after one Christmas when I was a little girl…

Every year we would be given Advent Calenders by my parents.. usually ones that had a piece of chocolate behind each door for every day leading up to Christmas. Well, children and chocolate and having to wait to have to open doors to get that piece of chocolate, isn’t always a good mix! I remember one Christmas when I was around 10 years old, I took matters into my own hands! I sneaked downstairs in the middle of the night and carefully opened the top of the Advent Calender, trying so hard not to rip the box. I slid out the foil covered tray inside and poked my finger through to get a few more chocolates.. then slipped it back in and sealed it up before running back upstairs to bed, gleeful at my success as I devoured my chocolate prizes while under the covers.

I did this again the next night.. a few more down! Was it really this easy? My parents never suspected a thing as you couldn’t see it had been tampered with from the outside as no doors were open that shouldn’t have been and they never watched me opening the next door the following mornings so they didn’t know there wasn’t anything there. The next night however, I was caught out by my Dad who had come down to get a glass of water! Busted! I got a bit of a telling off, but in the end he was more amused than annoyed and he kept my secret from my Mom who never found out.. on one condition, that I would eat the chocolate every day as it was supposed to be and try to learn some patience!

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If you want your own Advent Calender this year then Trompe Loeil have this gorgeous one as a FREEBIE at The Arcade Gacha Event. It is to be used in conjunction with the keys that you win from their gacha machine there, but even if you don’t play, it makes a beautiful Christmas decoration!

Patience really is a good lesson to learn when playing Gachas!

.2013 Advent Calender by Trompe Loeil [FREE / The Gacha Arcade]
.Branch Wreath by Trompe Loeil [L$25 / The Gacha Arcade]
.Recycled Wood Photoframe by Trompe Loeil [L$25 / The Gacha Arcade]
.Snowflake Pillow Bunch by Trompe Loeil [L$25 / The Gacha Arcade]
.Star Tree by Trompe Loeil [L$25 / The Gacha Arcade]

… Tiana is Wearing …
. HAIR – Marleen by Truth
. SKIN – Baby (X Tone) by The Sugar Garden
. EYES – Dark Skies Eyes by The Sugar Garden [VIP Group Gift / 350L Join Fee]
.MOUTH ACCESSORY : Chocolate Heart by Mammu [FREE / Marketplace]
.NECKLACE : Christmas Necklace by Sakura Koubou [L$1 / Marketplace]
.OUTFIT : Varsity Loungewear by Forever Young [L$49 / Marketplace]
.HANDS by SLINK

.Christmas Tree by LAQ Decor

.POSES : Purple Poses