SERENDIPITY

Go find a beautiful picture and paint yourself into it.

Gown: Junbug "The She Wolf"
Crown: Yummy "Crystalline Queen"
Hair: Lamb "Ocean Bed"
Eyes: Song "Placebo"
Skin: Essences "Ice Queen" (old gift)
Head: Catwa
Body: Maitreya
Location: Winter Moon

Love,
Serene

BUNBUN

A few more loverly makeups from the Secret Hideout (I have some extras at my yard sale hint hint).



Outfit: Gizza "Urban Princess" (w/ texture-change HUD)
Sneakers: Cult "Sneaker Tiptoe" (w/ texture-change HUD)
Necklace: Yummy "Embellished Key"
Bunbun: Schadenfreude "Grey Bunlet" (gacha)
Lipstick and Eyeshadow: Severed Garden "Izumi" (@ the Secret Hideout)
Hair: booN "Lab.011"
Skin: by Essences
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Ears: by Aitui
Body/Hands/Feet: by SLink

Love,
Serene

NOT QUITE SPRING

We aren't quite to spring yet; it keeps alternating between cold, rainy, and warm, and I am not going to get suckered into planting things just to have them get snowed on one more time. Still, I hope we are almost at the end of sweater weather?



I got a big ol' smile on my face when I tried on these beautiful boots by Livalle! The photo can't really show how amazing the textures are. Some of the leather is matte, some shiny, with very subtle color variations. (You don't often hear people talk about variations between black and black, do you?) Very well done.



And I still enjoy customizing my newish mesh head with cosmetics appliers. Today I am wearing a very nice wispy hair base and some gorgeous new lip gloss ... Lipsticks are my new guilty pleasure.

Hat: M. Birdie "Yeriel look-Beret4"
Scarf: Pixicat "Winter Scarf"
Sweater: B.C.C. "Baby Love - Knit Dress"
Earrings: Yummy "Work Pearls"
Socks: fri.day "Cozy Socks"
Boots: Livalle "Payne" (@ Fameshed)

Hairbase: Insol "Daisy" (@ Kustom9)a
Lip Gloss: Mudskin "Honey Gloss #8" (gacha @ the Secret Hideout)
Head: Catwa "Catya"
Skin Applier: Essences "Natasja"
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Ears: by Aitui
Body: by SLink

Love,
Serene

WALKING AWAY

It's cold but sometimes you've just got to walk.



Watch me.



Dress: Valentina E. "Joy Dress Red Plaid" (gacha RARE)
Boots: Ison "Cult Boots"
Necklace: Yummy "Kitschy Holiday Necklace" (gacha)
Hair: Lamb "Without Me"
Head: Catwa "Catya"
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Ears: Mandala "Short Elf Ears"
Lipstick: Amara "Hailey"
Skin Applier: by Essences
Eyelashes: by Wednesday
Body and Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

BEAUTY

Beauty seems so fragile.



But if it's the real thing, it can survive almost anything.



Dress: Pixicat "Noble Gown"
Jewelry: Yummy "Work Pearls"
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Versailles"
Hair: D!va "Jasmine"
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: by Aitui
Hands: by SLink
Spinning Wheel: PPK "Seamstress Sewing Wheel" (gacha)

Love,
Serene

L. A. R. P.

I'm ready to play!!



Book: Boof "D&D Player Handbook" (vintage hunt prize)
Shoulder Harness: Yummy "Leather Shoulder Brace" (We Love Roleplay)
Belt: Yummy "Leather Utility Belt" (We Love Roleplay)
Ring: Yummy "Ancient Amulet Ring" (We Love RP hunt prize in December)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Battleworn Boots" (We Love Roleplay)
Gloves: Aisling "Ash Gloves" (texture-change HUD)(at the Secret Affair)
Gloves: Bubble "Floral Corset Gloves" (vintage but still available)
Hat: Mr. Poet "Bakerboy Cap"
Earrings: Lassitude and Ennui "Winged Earrings"
Bangs: barberyumyum "bangs A"
Sword: Varen "Requiem Katana" (vintage)
Shirt: Whippet and Buck "Hykova Buttoned Tank"
Shirt: Whippet and Buck "Neelia Beaded Yoke"
Shorts: Drift "Solstice Shorts"
Collar: Drift "Chic Collar"
Leggings: Doppleganger "Cuffed Cords" (vintage)
Dirt: Miss Shippe's "Digging in the Dirt" (vintage)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Teeth: Dead Apples "Regular Teeth"
Eyeliner: Chop Shop "Winged Liner"
Ears: by Aitui
Lashes: by LeLutka

Love,
Serene

FEELING FROSTY

I was made of snow, at least it felt that way. Can another springtime come and thaw me?



In this outfit I think it must be the glasses that are magical. Life, seen through rainbow glasses.



Glasses: Yummy "Round Faceted Glasses" (at Collabor88)
Jacket: Pixicat "Visionary Jacket"
Skirt: The Secret Store "Robin Pencil Skirt"
Hair Accessories: Mandala "Miyabi"
Boots: Gos "Curvaceous Boots"
Hair: D!va "Beth" (at Collabor88)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Makeup: Schadenfreude "Emperor Vlinder"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (vintage)

Love,
Serene

FEELIN WEASLY

Just reaching for a little quiet end of the year cheer. December is winding down and just cuddling in with a warm sweater and pets sounds good, doesn't it?



Ferret: MishMish "Ferret with Sweater" (texture-change sweater)
Sweater: fashionably dead "Sweet October Sweater"
Necklace: Kunglers "Macanah Necklace" (Relay for Life fundraiser item, came w/ dangly earrings)
Ring: Yummy "Kitschy Holiday Ring" (at the Arcade Gacha)
Tank Top: Whippet and Buck "Hykova Buttoned Tank" (vintage)
Pants: Sakide "Hippie Velvet Pants" (vintage)
Shoes and Socks: Zenith "Vintage Heels with Socks"
Hair: D!va "Giz" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Ears: by Aitui
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

A HOT MESS

Yes I'm a Hot Mess. I filed for divorce last week, and I am emotionally mentally and spiritually scattered. I've got to get it together. It doesn't leave a lot of energy for blogging but I need to pick myself up and get on with things. So here is what I have been wearing for a few days.



I also have to mention the sneakers. These Chucks are another new purchase over at Damien Fate's new shoe store. They include a HUD that changes to twenty-three different textures, all original artwork by Nylon Pinkney! This texture went with this outfit, but most of the others are in bright colors and I will certainly be wearing them again. :D



Goldfish: Ohmai "Bloopie Goldfish Bag" (at the Kawaii Project)
Sneakers: FATEstep "Nylon Chucks" (texture change art by Nylon Pinkney)
Glasses: Sorgo "Astoria Tort"
Sweatshirt: Mon Tissu "Oversized Shirt"
Shirt: Pig "Anarchist Slumber Party" (vintage unavailable)
Pants: Maitreya "Zipper Skinny Jeans"
Ring: Yummy "Birthstone Ring" (gacha)
Hair: Little Bones "Nightingale - Hot Mess"
Skin: Essences "Fortuna"
Lipstick: Essences "Lucky Charm Lipstick07"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Ears: Aitui "Ear Gen 4 Naked"
Pose: by Long Awkward Pose (vintage unavailable)

Love,
Serene

PINKITY PINKITTY PINK

A few Candy Coated bits and bobs from Kawaii and School-themed events to satisfy your sweet tooth. Junbug is raising funds for girls to go to school through December 1 selling this lovely frock for 250L, yes that's ONE measly U.S. dollar.



I wanted to get up close and show some of the details of the outfit that are missed in larger photos. It's amazing how much sweet, sweet craftsmanship goes into the little things!



Dress: Junbug "Vintage School Dress" (charity benefit raising funds for "Do It in a Dress")
Purse: KatatOnik "Xiasumi Rainbow Purse" (at the Xiasumi School Festival)
Piggy: Birdy "Wilbur" (gacha)
Hat: Remarkable Oblivion "Sugar Rush" (gacha)
Ring: Yummy "Moon Princess Ring" (gacha)
Earrings: Sweet Thing "Violet Melty Moon Earrings" (gacha)
Shoes: The Secret Stoer "Juicy Spooky Heels" (gacha)
Glasses: Artilleri "Meredith" (vintage)
Hair: Lelutka "Vent" (group gift perfect under hats)
Skin: Essences "Ingrid"
Lipstick: Rozena "Baby Gloss v2"
Lipgloss: by Sugar Heart (unavailable)
Lashes: by LeLutka and Essences
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Nail Polish HUD: by Bamboo Nails

Love,
Serene

ALL MY SWEETIES

Even after eating all that pizza, I was still hungry so ... predictably I went looking for dessert. I'm glad that I can't really get chocolate and blue lemonade all over this white outfit, but it looks nice doesn't it? No need for a washing machine and bleach.



Shirt: GField "Sweet Blouse Vanilla"
Skirt: Pixicat "The Dark Skirt" (w/texture change HUD)
Tights: Sugar Heart "Sweet Factory Tights Jellybean" (gacha)(unavailable?)
Boots: Epic "Mesh Candy Cowgirl Boots"
Lemonade: VCO "Happy Summer Picnic Bluelemon Aid" (gacha)
Donut: Atelier Kreslo "Zen Zarco's I Love Donut"
Rings: Yummy "Chocolate Chip Cookie Ring" and "Soft Serve Ring" (gacha)
Glasses: Half Deer "Summer Delights Melty Sunglasses" (gacha)
Ears: Half Deer "Summer Delights Dragonfruit Ears" (gacha)
Crown: Epic "VIP Sparkle Pop Queenie Crown" (group gift)
Hair: D!va "Asami" (lucky chair)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Hands: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Bamboo Nails

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

ROSY

Just another week left to visit this installment of Collabor88, where did the time go? This collection of vintage-retro inspired goodies is perfectly delicious, if you haven't visited yet. One of my faves is this cinch-waisted party dress. I think these new shoes from Junbug complement the white shirt collar and belt. (Yes, I finally gave in and bought the SLink High Feet; honestly because I keep seeing such gorgeous shoes to wear on them.)



Dress: The Secret Store "Betty Swing Dress" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: Junbug "Mon Cher Pumps" (for SLink High Feet)
Earrings: Yummy "Large Pearl Earrings"
Hair: Lamb "Peggy Sue" (at Collabor88)
Skin: Essences "Siggy"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
SLink Fingernails HUD: Bamboo Nails "SLink Applier Fingers Spring French"
Poses: by Label Motion and Ma Vie

Love,
Serene

BOSTON

Aw look at that face!! No silly, not my face. The puppeh! Birdy has been making so many adorable pets lately that I can't resist. This one has been at the Men's Department a while, so make sure you pick him up. He comes with a HUD that lets you change the color of his little hoodie.



You know the good girls like a naughty dog. :D  He's not exactly one of those dogs that can be trained to ride around in your purse, but on the whole he behaves well.



Dog: Birdy "Boston Buddy" (at the Men's Department)
Outfit: LIV-Glam "Love and Affection"
Jewels: Yummy "Satin Bow and Pearls"
Shoes: fri.day "Lovegood Heels"
Hair: boon "YNO421" and Gathered Raised Hairbase
Skin: Essences "Amaterasu"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Lipstick: Random Matter "Glossy Chapstick" (from multipack)
Hands and Feet: by SLink

Love,
Serene

WILL IT RAIN TOMORROW?

I'm betting yes. It's more than a little breezy, gray, and I just planted some flowers today. It's the gardener's version of Murphy's Law ... at least we didn't plant the tomatoes today.



But I'm ready!!



Shirt: The Secret Store "3D Rose Sweater - Mint"
Bodysuit: Whippet and Buck "Striped Bodysuit"
Jeans: Auxiliary "Skinny Jeans" (they really should be called plumber jeans LOL.)
Shoes: Tres Blah "Saddle Shoes - Brown Floral"
Umbrella: Handverk "April Showers Parasol"
Scarf: Yummy "Bow Scarf - Mint Roses"
Hat: NuDoLu "Chapeau Long Rose Pluie" (gacha at The Chapter Four)
Purse: VCO "Rose Bag - 10" (gacha at The Chapter Four)
Hair: booN "hairpiece COCO73" (for wear under hats)
Skin: PXL "Sophia"
Poses: Epiphany "Umbrella De Rusalka"

Love,
Serene

SUEDE

All the suede of this Hucci outfit feels so decadent to me! ... True story, this year I was groaning as I passed by all the suede shoes at one of my favorite shops. I love suede, but let's face it, it doesn't last long enough. Hard to clean, chafed spots show wear too quickly, and before you know it, you are throwing away your favorite shoes. In this regard, Second Life is obviously superior, your nice things never wear out, although the inventory monster might munch on a few of them occasionally ...



I know you've seen this stuff from Collabor88 already, it's all fabulous. I think the coordinated palette is wonderful and working together must be so much more fun for the designers. The Schadenfreude boots are delicious and HUD-driven to control the leatherwork details. Amazed.



Dress: Hucci "Soure" (mesh)(at Collabor88)
Leggings: The Secret Store "Blue Wool Tights"
Boots: Schadenfreude "Amargosa Boots" (mesh)(at Collabor88)
Rings: Yummy "Boho Rings" (at Collabor88)
Earrings and Necklace: LaGyo "Titiana"
Hair: Ink Hair "Natum" (this color was exclusive at Hair Fair)
Skin: Atomic "Grace"
Eyes: MADesigns "Eyes Nature Ocean Deep" (okay these are really old!)
Eyeshadow: by Miamai
Poses: by Label Motion and oOo Studio

Love,
Serene

FAT TUESDAY

Blah,

blah ...

blah. Now go dance!

Corset: Schadenfreude “Underbust Corset” (mesh)(at Flux)
Corset: Blue Blood “Tanya”
Shirt: PixelDolls “Duchess Pearl Top” (unavailable)
Culottes: The Sea Hole “Odette Culottes” (unavailable)
Necklace: Schadenfreude “Purple Bird Mardi Gras Beads” (gacha)(at Flux)
Necklace: Yummy “Miss Havisham’s Broken Heart”
Fan: Schadenfreude “Mardi Gras Fan” (at Flux)
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui “Boudoir” (texture change HUD)
Hair: Truth “Daria Streaked” (texture change)
Skin: Katsucide “Sandra Cendre – Ensoleillee”
Makeup: Nuuna “Zion Green”
Makeup: Kosh “Flunk Eyeshadow”
Eyes: Ikon “Sunrise”
Lashes: Hebenon Vial “Dramatique”
Teeth: PXL “Mouth Open”
Poses: by Don’t Freak Out and Juxtapose

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