CLOUDY SUMMER DAZE

Cloudy or not, I need some sand!! Summer is flying by and there are some lovely beaches we should see. I can't travel this year to any real sand, so this is the next best thing.



Shirt: Teefy "Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt" (w/texture change tank)
Shorts: Ingenue "Lucie"
Shoes: Muka "Ballet Flats" (gacha)
Camera: bbqq "Jomo Camera - mint" (gacha)
Popsicle: Flowey "Pink Lady Apple Pop" (gacha)
Hair: D!va "Norma" (group gift in store)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Bamboo Nails
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

THE INTERGALACTIC PIZZA PRINCESS

I was looking around in my blogging folder and there is a lot of bits and pieces of random things I like in there. This time I noticed that there were two different pizza-themed things in there; and voila, an Idea was born! An intergalactic Pizza Princess! You know, like Princess Leia, only with pizza instead of Cinnabon hair.



Into the chute, flyboy!!!

Pizza Gun: Teefy "Pizza Gun" (former Arcade Gacha)
Armwarmers: Silentsparrow "Pizza Snugglewarmer" (former Arcade Gacha)
Goggles: Krieger "Tactical Goggles"
Jacket: Ison "Nova Tribe Jacket"
Pants: Maitreya "Couture Leggings"
Hair: Exile "L.A." (former Arcade Gacha)
Skin: Essences "Alex08" (gacha at Kustom9)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"

Love,
Serene

WASTELANDS WILLOW

Another spanking new roleplay outfit from FATEplay has me excited to pop over to the Wastelands but I don't have time yet! I'll get there but I wanted to photograph it for you first. I added a skanky old hat a la Clint Eastwood.



I'll leave you to guess whether I am the "Good" or the "Bad". (No one could be the Ugly in this "Greek Goddess" skin, a new release over at Essences.) Either way, it's a fair bet there is a pistol hidden on my person somewhere.



Shirt/Coat/Pants/Belt: FATEplay "Willow" (new)
Necklace: Enfant Terrible "Midsomer Dream" (gacha)
Hat: Deco "Gunslinger Hat"
Shoes: Deco "Trail Boot"
Hairbase: Aitui "Etched Hair Base - Waves"
Skin: Essences "The Greek Goddess" (new)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Pose: by Picture This

Love,
Serene

BRIGGS

It's been a while since I've shown any men's wear, but occasionally I can't resist! FATEwear has released several sweet new jackets. You can purchase individual colors, but if you buy a fatpack they come with scripted HUDs that change the color of the jacket and the shirt separately. Every jacket includes a hood-down, hood-up, and open version, and you can wear them without the shirt. Lovely.

Jacket/Shirt: FATEwear "Briggs" (w/texture change HUD)
Shorts: Ison "Denim Cut-Off"
Skin: Kooqla "Gray (mr. Frost)" (old group gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Bat Pose Prop: by Diesel Works (old gift)

Love,
Serene

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

I suppose it's easier to be adventurous with print in Fantasyland. In real life, I doubt you will see me in a mix of animal print and lace. But maybe I should try it sometime? With antler pauldrons and a crown too, of course.



I really love this luminous new skin from Essences. "Alex" comes in a variety of skintones and cosmetics options in a sweet little gacha machine over at Kustom9. I need to show more, there are some really lovely makeups! Go check it out!



Finishing up with part of Atelier Visconti's newest furnishings available at the Liaison Collaborative. The set includes a chair and a coffee-table too, with texture-change HUDs to help you select from six colors each for the pillows and upholstery. I suggest that you go try out the poses to see if they work well for you. The furniture includes singles and couples poses.

Crown: ieQED "cache.crown.stag.copper" (gacha)
Pauldrons: ieQED "stag pauldrons"
Shirt: Teefy "Sadie" (at Collabor88)
Skirt: Baiastice "Lian Longuette Skirt" (old find at the Dressing Room)
         (perhaps available at the Mainstore now?)
Shoes: Miel "Gladiator Cage"
Hair: Wasabi Pills "Madeleine"
Skin: Essences "Alex" (gacha at Kustom9)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Frogstar
Sofa and Carpet: Atelier Visconti "Helena" (at the Liaison Collaborative)
Poses: by Estetica and Flowey

Love,
Serene

MAH BAYBEE

Just a quickie summer outfit. With another adorable pet. Everyone needs a baby seal right? (I resized this cutie to be a little smaller than he was right out of the crate.) Why can't I resist these things?!? Aww!



Baby: Alchemy "Seal Pups" (at Oh My Gacha)
Hat: Swallow "Flower Hat White and Pink" (at the Dressing Room)
Dress and Jacket: OVH "Alice Dress" and "Cisse Denim Shirt"
Shoes: Essenz "Tampa"
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer "Beach Castaway Starfish"
Hair: boon "JOPE57" (bangs only) with hairbase
Skin: Essences "Tila"
Teeth: by Essences (comes with in-store gift skin you should go get this!)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable) modified by the Seal

Love,
Serene

BREEDABLES FAIR

The Breedables Fair is ticking along this week and yes, it is a Relay for Life Fundraiser!! If you have ever felt the impulse to breed kitties or horses or fish or pink unicorns, this is definitely a fun part of the Second Life experience to try! Three sims full of breedables including many special limited edition versions only available at this event. Music, Auctions, Gacha, and I heard a rumor there is a Flying Monkey Hunt? Stop on by!

Love,
Serene

RHAPSODY

A little evening look? I picked up a couple of cute accessories over at the Indyra display at the music-themed Rhapsody event. I could wear them with an edgier outfit, but I decided to match them with a little black dress instead. I'm not sure if this one by House of Fox is still available since they rebranded to the new "Rowne" label, but I hope so. It's a classic, beautifully made piece.



Bangle: Indyra "Mackenna Bangle Stack" (at Rhapsody event)
Purse: Indyra "Studded Leather Clutch" (at Rhapsody Event)
Dress: House of Fox (a.k.a. Rowne) "Liv Dress"
Heels: Bliensen and Maitai "Bolero" (w/texture change HUD)
Earrings: Yummy "Large Pearl Earrings"
Hair: Mina "Astrid"
Hairbase: by Truth
Skin: Essences "Jamie"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains Bubbles Medium"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Label Motion

Love,
Serene

PAPILLON

I loved so hard on this outfit while I was trying to pull it together. Like a lot of mesh pieces they don't fit together perfectly, but pretty darn close. I started out with this simple classic gown from Evie's Closet. If you look closely, there is a beautiful subtle print on the fabric. The dress also comes with a low jeweled belt that I am not showing here, because I didn't think it really matched the butterfly hair pieces from Remarkable Oblivion. I picked up the Stitched cloak a while ago at a Fantasy Gacha Fair; I like it although the rigging is a little odd, and it doesn't hang straight in some poses. I rounded it out with some cute gacha hair.



Dress: Evie's Closet "Ceridwen"
Cape: Stitched "Elsa" (gacha)
Hairpieces: Remarkable Oblivion "Papillon"
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Saltarello" (sorry they don't show! they're perfect for this outfit)
Hair: Spellbound "Suspiria" (at Oh My Gacha)
Skin: Essences "Jamie"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Pose: by Don't Freak Out

Love,
Serene

SIMPLE THINGS

I love the artistry in Second Life. I love it all: the beloved sims, the elaborate fantasies; but some of my favorites are just the small simple things, carefully done. A simple dress, unadorned except for a shy little ruffle; a single rose in plain newspaper; and a delicate strap heel, almost severe in its lack of ornament. Love them!



Dress: ur.favorite.one "neck ruffle maxi dress" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Bijou Heels" (for SLink feet)
Rose: VCO "Romantic Bouquet (Newspaper)" (gacha)
Hair: D!va "Giz" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Jamie"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink (with Essences appliers)
Pose: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

I LOVE FLOWERS

I really do love flowers. Finesmith does a lot of modern jewelry but I always love their florals the best. If I can't wear something like this in my fantasy life, where can I wear it?

Headpiece: Finesmith "Love Flowers" (part of outfit)
Hair: D!va "Giz"
Skin: Essences "Jamie"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"

Love,
Serene

WET YOUR WHISTLE

At my place, I definitely put out more cold treats in summertime! Help yourself to some watermelon and drinks!

Watermelon Stand: Atelier Visconti "Watermelons Stand" (at Designer Warehouse)
Drinks Cart: Second Spaces "Poolside Beverage Cart"
Flagstones: Barnesworth Anubis "Flagstone Pavers"
Trees: by Studio Skye

Love,
Serene

MY PRINCE

This lovely Junbug gown made me feel like a Princess. Of course in need of a prince: my Pug will have to fill in for the moment. He is the perfect Prince: always faithful, loyal and true. We just won't mention the dog breath.



Gown: Junbug "Elizabeth"
Doggie: Birdy "Puggly (Frog Prince)"
Hair: Exile "San Francisco"
Skin: Essences "Tila"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Eyeshadow: Kooqla "Chameleon"
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

SHARKBAIT

Is it a dead giveaway that "Sharkbait" brings to mind a certain fishy fraternity in a Disney movie? Ahem. Well I thought the adorable shark bag works great for the beach, it comes in several other brighter colors too. The swimsuit and bag are both available over at Summerfest. Have you gone yet?

Swimsuit: Valentina E. "Carmen Ruffled One Piece" (at Summerfest)
Beach Bag: tea.s "Shark Bait Bag" (at Summerfest)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer "Beach Castaway" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: fri.day "Sarah Sandals"
Hair: Truth "Thelma"
Skin: Essences "Athena"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Lifeguard Chair and Preserver: by Olive Juice and Kari (w/ poses)

Love,
Serene

EUDORA

Here I am mixing some mainstream fashion pieces with unabashed roleplay items. The explosive Eudora hat is available over at We Love Roleplay. I think this coat with its laces and buckles fits in just fine but it comes with a HUD that changes it to sixty colors if you want something brighter. The Forge made these goggles for the Arcade Gacha but I'm sure you can still get a pair if you like them.



Hat: Eudora 3D "Steampunk Dynamite Hat" (at We Love Roleplay)
Goggles: The Forge "Eyepatch - Rust" (gacha)
Necklace: Lassitude and Ennui "Ravenskull"
Jacket/Shirt: LIV-Glam Red Label "Womanizer" (w/texture-change HUD)
Collar: Epoque "Neo Classicist Collar" (vintage)
White Shirt: Snatch "Wrapped Top" (vintage)
Pants: LIV-Glam Red Label "Drunk in Love" (w/texture-change HUD)
Hair: LeLutka "Vent" (vintage gift)
Skin: Essences "Athena"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Marukin

Love,
Serene