THE GARDENER

I love gardening in Second Life. No weeds, I never destroy my fingernails ...



And no mud on my shirt and shoes. In my real garden the crocuses are gone and the Hyacinths are popping. I need to get out there soon and clear away some dead debris from winter.



Pocket Doggie: Birdy "Pocket Pet (Frenchy) Black Stripe" (gacha)
Glasses: Deadwool "San Diego Glasses" (gacha)
Shirt: Spirit Store "Cona Shirt"
Shorts: Tres Blah "Denim Bermuda Shorts"
Socks: Maitreya "Dahlia Socks"
Sneakers: 2Real "E-Wings" (wings hidden)
Hair: D!va "Diva2" (old group gift)
Skin: Essences "Paris"
Eyes: Ikon
Poses: by Juxtapose

Love,
Serene

PARADE READY!

Does anyone out there know the difference between a Sousaphone and a Tuba? Sorry, but I was every other kind of geek, but not a band geek. In any event, I am ready for the Independence Day parade on Thursday. Fortunately my instrument is scripted to play by itself, since I never had any lessons. When I spotted the skateboard I thought it must be better than walking in the 104 degree heat predicted for July Fourth. Sweet!



I put together some red and blue out of pieces just released by LIV-Glam. I love that many of their inexpensive mesh garments come with texture change HUDs that let you pick from tons of colors. I immediately liked this jacket that drapes over your shoulders as if placed there by a considerate male companion. The pants have a lovely parade stripe made of metal studs.



For fun I added the big collar from Coco's Bow shirt. I wanted to mention that she will soon be retiring many of her older sculpted pieces, and some real classic favorites that still wear very well are on sale for L$50 to 100. An opportunity you shouldn't miss!

Sousaphone: Balaclava "Marchin On - Sousaphone" (previous Arcade Gacha)
Jacket: LIV Glam "Caldwell Linen Jacket" (texture change to a bazillion colors)
Pants: LIV Glam "Lovell Leggings" (part of outfit)(texture change)
Hat: Teefy "Soldier Hat (Plaid Red)"
Collar: Coco "BowShirt (Black)" (L$50 on Sale)
Shoes: 2Real "E-Wings" (texture change)
Skateboard: Apple Fall "Skateboard (America)" (@the Mens Department)
Skin: Essences "Whisper"
Lipstick: Glam Affair "Layla lipstick - risqué"
Poses: by Del May and No Strings Attached (all vintage)

Love,
Serene

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