MISS MATCHED

I remember when I was a little kid, the way I would feel an instant attraction to certain things. I was unafraid to follow my magpie heart, so I could walk around in rainbow socks and a ballet tutu, with my pockets stuffed full of pebbles for my rock collection, an off-center ponytail tied with a couple of those bright hair-ties made of yarn. I shoved those plastic jewels on my fingers and pilfered my grandmother's fuchsia lipstick. I never worried once about whether anything matched or how I looked to anyone else.



I miss that. As much as I love a carefully chosen outfit, I have been feeling some restlessness and dissatisfaction in my Second Life, I think because I have not been feeding myself with enough creativity. As much positive feedback as I get from "normal" outfits, I think it's time I put more whimsy back in the mix. I need more whimsy. In both lives.



Shirt: Sassy "Cali Cutie Top - faded blue"
Shirt: Fishy Strawberry "Jeweled Cashmere Sweater" (vintage)
Skirt: LIV Glam "Edwige Salsa" (part of Outfit)
Leggings: Leezu "Glitter Tights"
Socks: Schadenfreude "Cloud Kneehigh Socks"
Shoes: 2Real "E-Wings" (w/ texture change HUD)
Necklace: Katatonik "(Big Alice) Wonderland Pendant" (the Arcade Gacha)
Parasol: Schadenfreude "Cloud Into the Woods"
Hair: Exile "Liv" and "Laya Braid Attachment" (vintage)
Skin: Essences "Opera Summertime"
Lipstick: Pink Acid "Glitter Gloss 02 - Magenta"
Eyes: May Girl "Deep Pink (Lighten)" (vintage)
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Epiphany

Love,
Serene

GATHERING ROSES

I still like to visit Ode occasionally, especially if I am going to photograph something rather sweet and garden-party-ish. I thought this summery blouse from Fishy Strawberry might fit that description, especially paired with these daintily elaborate jewels.



Would you like a cup of lemongrass tea?



Top: Fishy Strawberry "Neo-Romantic Blouse"
Skirt: Snatch "Daydream Sculpted Skirt"
Jewels: Addiction "Sweet Romance"
Hair: booN "YNO421"
Hairbases: by booN and Tiny Bird
Skin: Kooqla "Secret Garden"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes -   pure"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (go NOW and gather poses while ye may!)
Location: Ode

Love,
Serene

GIMME SUGAR

Digging around my bloggitybloggage closet I ran across a neglected bag of things from the Albero Gacha Festival. (Yes, I should be more organized.) My favorite schtuffs were these sweets. The Ring Pop took me way back but I restrained myself from popping more and more coins in the vendor to get all the flavors. And who doesn't like fruity popsicles? You know you love them. All calories hand-removed by elves.

It isn't too late for you to go to the Gacha Festival for a bit of cheap fun. If any of you haven't tried one of these events before, these inexpensive little vending machines randomly choose an item for you. Almost all of these things are transferrable so you can give any duplicates to your friends, or maybe trade to get the items you want.

Each popsicle comes with a matching tattoo layer that colors your lips and tongue. *grins*

Popsicle and Liptint: TOSL "Juicy Lips Tattoo" and Popsicle (Albero Gacha Festival)
Ring: Yummy "Candy Ring - Green" (Albero Gacha Festival)
Jacket: Emery "Jacket Sheena"
Shirt: Fishy Strawberry "Jewelled Cashmere"
Pants: Ibizarre "Leather Pants (silver)"
Glasses: Gos "Custom Eyeware v.3.0"
Shoes: Gos "Dare Bootie - Platinum"
Hair: Dernier Cri "Taylor"
Skin: Mynerva "Platinum Blue Lips" (this was a hunt version, unavailable)
Eyes: Poetic Color "Night Rain"
Eyelashes: Glow Studio "Innocent.eyelashes - pure"
Fingernails: Tres Blah "Nail Colour" (multipack)

Love,
Serene

INSPIRED BY LOONY

erm, I mean Luna Lovegood. For those of you who don't read J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Luna has an enchanted Lion Hat that she wears to cheer on the Griffindor Quidditch team. When I saw this headgear I laughed and had to have it, but I couldn't bring myself to buy it in blonde.

This lovely skin with some bruises and a little bandage near my eye are perfect for the brilliant yet absentminded girl who has occasional accidents whilst brewing potions.

Now Luna is messy and unconventional and doesn't spend much time worrying about whether her clothes really match. Stripes? Florals? Knits? Sneakers? Sure bring 'em on. (I modded this long skirt to knee length to show off the leggings.)

Hair: Nikita Fride “Jungle King”
Scarf: Gypsy Soul “Holiday Wrap”
Skirt and Leggings: L’Abel “Sigrid” (from dress)
Sweater: Fishy Strawberry “Stripey McGee”
Socks: Scribble “Slouchy Socks (Green)”
Shoes: House of Curios “Velcro Sneaks”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Skin: Ssal’z Gururu “Bad Girl”
Poses: by ImpEle
Location: Hogsmeade

Love,
Serene

p.s. Anyone know where I can buy some radish earrings?
p.p.s. What can YOU do with this hair? Jungle Queen? raging Neko? bring it!