TOUCH THE SKY

A quick casual outfit to go out shopping. I was happy to find this simple shirt in an applier for layering under other mesh pieces. The applier has two necklines and two sleeve lengths for a bit of flexibility.



... And some fun jewelry. Some amazing detail goes into the mesh of this ring for example. Lassitude and Ennui's lion head ring, texture changing to three metals.



These high-waisted pants are from Ducknipple. I'm glad they are still around and making the transition from system layers and sculpted attachments to rigged mesh. I love to see old favorite stores with longevity, and newcomers all in the mix!

Kimono: Boys to the Bone "Mys Kimono"
Shirt Applier: Alaska Metro "Norma"
Pants: Ducknipple "Corduroy Pants"
Glasses: Olqinu "Pierced Glasses" (texture change)
Ring: Lassitude and Ennui "Lion's Head Ring" (texture change)
Shoes: Katatonik "Okobo" (gacha)
Lipstick: Warpaint "Liquid Metal Lipstick"

Hair: Amitomo "High Five" (gacha RARE)
Head: Catwa "Catya"
Ears: by Aitui
Body, Hands and Feet: by SLink
Skin Applier: by Essences
Eyes: Song "Toki"

Love,
Serene

FIRE

I finally changed out of my old stinky pajamas after nine months. I can't believe I was away for that long but unwilling to miss Halloween.  I needed a shower and a new hairdo real bad. It wasn't pretty.



Catching up on bento heads, hands, and animated meshes. Needed a new computer for all that. I love the newer mesh heads and spent a long time trying to get my new head to look like my old eccentric one. The facial animations are so much better. And can I say how much I ADORE all the lipstick options? (Can y'all remember back in the old days when having lipstick meant you had to buy skin fat-packs ??)



I missed you all! :)

Sweater: Neve "Delicious" (four texture applier)
Pants: The Secret Store "Bonnie Capri Pants"
Necklace: KatatOnik "(monster3) USB Choker RARE" (gacha)
Flats: Lassitude and Ennui "Deer Flats" (gacha)
Hair: Doe "Pippy" (two tone)
Skin Appliers: Essences
Lipstick: Cheeky "My Autumn Lipstick" (applier)
Eyes: S0NG "Cia" (orange)
Horns Lassitude and Ennui "Slightly Monstrous Horns" (slightly?)
Head: Catwa "Catya"
Body, Hands and Feet: SLink

Love,
Serene

KRAMPUS

For information about the Winter Wonder Hunt where I picked up the cute dollies, read here: http://naminoke.info/hakoniwahunt/ ... I had fun!!

Wreath: Ohmai "Xmas Lights Wreath" (at the Tannenbaum Market)
Krampus Doll: Schadenfreude "Krampusling" (hunt prize at Winter Wonder Hunt)
Baby Doll: KatatOnik "(Krampus) Winter Baby Doll" (gacha at Winter Wonder Hunt)
Coat: Schadenfreude "Thessaly"
Corset: Schadenfreude "Underbust Corset" (group gift)
Hair: Wasabi Pills "Peach"
Skin: Essences "Evita05" (the Gacha Garden)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

HOLI DAYS

If you want to visit a Holi Festival inworld? They are having one over at the Magic of Oz sim. You know, that festival where they celebrate Spring by throwing colored powders? Sounds a little asthmatic to me, but I still like the idea! Hunt for the little pots of color and collect cute colorful prizes in the shops. Read about how the hunt works here at their website ...



Dress: KatatOnik "Holi Dress" (Holi hunt prize)
Hairbow: Half Deer "Butterfly Hairbow" (Holi hunt prize)
Skin Paint Tattoo: Fallen Gods "Holi Fallen Gods Phalgun Purnima" (Holi hunt prize)
Shoes: Schadenfreude "Splattered Classic Nouveau" (Holi hunt prize)
Stuffed Animal: Silentsparrow "Lalu Lambie Pie" (Holi hunt prize)
Undershirt: Sassy! "Lace Bodysuit"
Hair: Ploom "Sharla"
Skin: Essences "Rain"
Lipstick: Essences "Rain Lipstick09"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands: by SLink
Pose: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable vintage)

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

EGGSES

Do you like this outfit of hunting eggs? I do. My daughter is so excited she can hardly wait another week. I already have bought a couple bags of jellybeans, chocolate eggs and a nice chocolate bunny. Next Saturday we will color eggs with Grampa. Enjoy the little things!



Dress: Violent Seduction "Heart Apron Dress" (gacha)
Headband: G Field "Flower Headband" (multicolor gift at Japan Fair)
Shoes: Violent Seduction "Heart Heel Shoes"
Egg Basket: Floorplan "Vintage Egg Basket" (texture change eggs)
Necklace: KatatOnik "Wonderland" (gacha)
Hair: Alice Project "Yuri" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Cutie Moon" (at Cutie Moon fair, lots of colored eyebrows!)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Pose: by Adorkable

Love,
Serene

WEASELY

It is a well known fact that cute fuzzy avatars are fifty percent cuter with the right accessories. Such as these adorable katatOnik hats from the Arcade. ... What I don't understand is, why isn't there a Ginger Weasel? Cause he would be a Keeper!! *nudge nudge wink wink*

Critters: Alchemy "Incredible Mr. Weasely" (gacha)
Hats: KatatOnik "Cameo Hats" (at the Arcade Gacha)

Love,
Serene

THE ECLECTIC TIME TRAVELLER

A little modern, a little Victorian, a little Kawaii, a little Steampunk. An unusual combination. Therefore, possibly a Time Traveller. Do you see an unused phone booth near in an odd location?



Of course a Tardis doesn't have to look like a phone booth. And maybe the Kitten is the real Traveller. It's hard to tell.



Kitty: Birdy "Pocket Pet Kitten Marked" (at Oh My Gacha)
Necklace and Hairbow: KatatOnik "Carousel" (gachas now in store)
Hair: Alice Project "Bells II" (gacha in lots of rainbow colors)
Glasses: Contraption "Wainwright Glasses"
Muff: The Secret Store "Suede Muff" (hunt prize)
Bolero Jacket: Finesmith "Gold Bolero Biker Jacket" (also includes metal Brooch not shown)
Dress: Celoe "Chelsea Dress Champagne" (group gift)
Leggings: Teefy Basic Solids Earth Tones Hazelnut" (vintage)
Boots: Beetlebones "Fowler Laced Up Boots"
Skin: Essences "Emma"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains Natural Medium"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Don't Freak Out (and in the Muff)

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

PUMPKIN DOLLY

Wanting a cute casual Halloweeny dress? This little one by Dilly Dolls might suit. I added a vintage KatatOnik sheer undershirt to make it all sweet and innocent.



And cutie seasonal tights you can pick up over at the Secret Store. They put them out in purple and orange for your October pleasure. I picked the pumpkin tights to contrast with Ms. Ennui's lovely purple boots, how I am loving the purple!!



Dress: Dilly Dolls "This is Halloween-ish Dark Orange" (mesh)
Undershirt: KatatOnik "Sheer Undershirt" (orange/black)
Leggings: The Secret Store "Pumpkin Tights" (gift)(also in purple)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Phoebe" (mesh)
Lolly Ring: MiaSnow "Ring Bop" (I turned off the Full Bright)
Hair: Wasabi Pills "Brigitte"
Skin: PXL "Faith" (this version was a VIP gift)
Lipstick: PXL "Faith Frozen Lips"
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard "Violet Flare" (Arcade Gacha maybe moved to store?)
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by Estetica, Label Motion and Marukin

Love,
Serene

RETRO CHILD

Thinking back and enjoying the retro chic. I found this Schadenfreude dress at Collabor88 and I bopped over to the Artilleri sim to take pics with the retro houses. Takes me waaaay back.



When I purchased this dress I was planning to put together a sophisticated look with a patent purse and high heels, but then I noticed that in addition to the usual standard mesh sizes, the package included a childrens' sized dress, less curvaceous and a little longer than the womens' sizes. The childrens' size is the one I am wearing because I like the idea. :D There are also a couple of experimental versions that deform to your shape if you are using a particular test viewer, ... I haven't tried those yet. That will be nice for the non- 'standard' avatar shapes. I'm thinking of you, Khitten Kurka.



Dress: Schadenfreude "Downing Color Field Dress" (mesh)(Collabor88)
Shoes: Grasp "Summer Slippers" (group gift)
Doll: katatOnik "Heart Milk Doll" (gacha)
Hair: Deco "Mesh Hers Pigtails" (last 50L Friday)
Skin: Beetlebones "Karina" (old Collabor88)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Poses: by Animazoo and Lazy Places (unavailable)
Location: Artilleri

Love,
Serene

WINTER INTO SPRING

Every year there is an indeterminate time between winter and spring. My crocuses stick their heads out, lulled by a few sunny days, and make me happy for a day or two.

Then, wham! A little snow freezes them.

Better luck with the Muscari and Irises.

Dress: Aoharu "Leather Dress with Knit" (mesh)
Leggings: KatatOnik "White Leggings" (swiped from another outfit)
Necklace: Kunglers Extra "Orchidea" (also includes earrings)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Selene" (mesh)
Hair: Fri.day "Apple II"
Skin: Kooqla "Secret Garden"
Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise"
Lashes: Hebenon Vial "Dramatique"
Poses: by Don't Freak Out and Long Awkward Pose

Love,
Serene

I'LL GET YOU MY PRETTY

I am so glad I did not miss this Fabala-fabulous dollie that KatatOnik put up for sale last Fifty-Linden Friday because, honestly, the green-skinned-one is my favorite. A pink-faced cutie pie doll is still for sale with several different colors of dresses. (And I bet we'll be seeing more of these dollies for other holidays. Oh I really hope so.) ... and if you are in love with the little dog, it is from Zooby's.

Love,
Serene

TAPPED FOR LOVE

When I say tapped, I am referring to my wallet. This month's money is all gone to good causes. Usually an empty wallet makes me unhappy, but this time I feel at peace, knowing I have done what I can.

This outfit is a combination of lovely garments from Fashion for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society, and the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser, which donates its funds to Japan through Americares ...

... and this necklace, given freely by Miss Katatonik, who only asks that we do or give something to help, without specifying what channel we should use. Whether you donate to the ACS, Red Cross, Americares, or any one of dozens of organizations who are always there to help, please, please do something. Thank you and I love you!

Sweater: Indi Designs “Cardigan Pink” (Pacific Crisis Fundraiser 100% Donation Item)
Skirt: Vanitas Vesture “Meticulous Pencil Skirt” (at Fashion for Life)
Shoes: Pixel Mode “Baby T” (Fashion for Life Donation Item)
Jewelry: katatOnik “Love Japan Necklace”

Hair: booN “ZGO223”
Skin: Curio “:GP: Moonbeam [Dark] Sweetheart-Rose 1”
Eyebrows: Curio “:GP: Sweetheart Brows-Black”
Eyelash Alpha: Imabee “System Eyelashes – begone!”
Eyelashes: Glow Studio “Innocent.eyelashes – pure”
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose
Photostudio: by N30

Love,
Serene

I'LL HAVE SHORTCAKE

I was in the mood for something sweet. So I bring you ... Shortcake! This fluffy little confection might as well have the bell skirt made of fondant. (Yum)

I also wanted to show you the back of the jacket. I show it separately because when I stretched the skirt to be bigger, it interfered with the jacket ruffles.

Dress and Jacket: katatOnik “Shortcake Dress”
Undershirt: katatOnik “Sheer s/s Shirt” (wearing two layers)
Shoes: Duh! “Spring Flats”
Hair: Waka and Yuki “Hair New 123”
Skin: dekade “Bardot Nora Tan” (store closing sale)
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Poses: by Gesticulate
Photostudio: by N30

Love,
Serene

SPOOKY part 1

I think a good horror movie has to start in real life, perhaps a little skewed. This nurse for instance. Something was just a bit wrong. The lipstick too red, the boots kinky. But I'm not supposed to judge, right? So I put it out of my mind.

Just another visit to the OBGYN. Just put your feet up in the stirrups and relax honey.

Or not.

Dress: KatatOnik “(red) Happy Nurse” (includes hat and ruffle stockings not shown)
Undershirt: KatatOnik “(black/white) Sheer s/s shirt”
Boots: Dilly Dolls “Dolly Ballet Boots”
Gloves: 803 Slurry St. “803 latex examination gloves” on XStreet here
Hair: Truth “Joanna”
Skin: Mia Snow “Summer Tan Dark Brow Red Lip”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Eyelashes: Glow Studio “Innocent.eyelashes – pure”
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose

Love,
Serene

p.s.

GEORGIE GIRL

Well the hair makes me think of Boy George.

(Indulge me while I think about the eighties. Not exactly Pat Benatar or Heart, not exactly John Cougar Mellencamp before he quietly abandoned his Cougar, more of a flashy Boy George or Stray-Cat-Strut kinda eighties. Fun!)

Admiring my Pony Earrings?

This guitar includes a HUD that lets you control several strums and stances to let you get your Rock on. This version was a gift in the Hunting9 hunt, but Kumaki is rapidly turning into a rockers' dream with guitars and gorgeous drum kits.

Guitar: Kumaki Glasses Style “K_gs MTG/hunting9 version” (guitar/animations/HUD)
Tattoo Sleeves: KatatOnik “(light) Sakura Storm Tattoo Sleeve 2”
Jacket: Touche “Ski Bunny Parka”
Shirt: Tyranny Designs “Find Me in the Rain”
Leggings: Ducknipple “Foul Purple” (on underwear layer)
Socks: Zenith “Star Socks” (gift)
Shoes: Creativ Design “Free Graffiti Sneakers” (free on XStreet)
Earrings: Mauve’s “MB’s Punk Pony Earrings” (DSN sample)
Hair: Posh “Zombielicious” (Zombie Popcorn Hunt gift)
Hair Braids: Exile “Laya Braid Attachment/ violetdawn”
Skin: Garage “Cyber Punk skin ton-3 mk-2”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Photo Studio: N30

Love,
Serene

KREAMSICLE KITTY

I'm ready to go trick or treating !!

I just love these KatatOnik Kattypop purses from the Cioccolata Gatcha Festival and I had to make a trick or treat outfit from the orange one. I added some pieces to this Babydoll dress ... tights from one outfit and an undershirt to look young and sweet. The freckles help with that too don't they? The skin is an inexpensive holiday gacha from My Ugly Dorothy. And the hair is a fun staple because the colored side color-changes so you can match it with lots of outfits.

Bag: katatOnik “(black/orange) Kattypop Purse” (L$15 gacha at Cioccolata Festival)
Dress: katatOnik “(orange) S&S Dress”
Undershirt: katatOnik “(black/white) Sheer Shirt (wearing two layers to make it opaque)
Leggings: katatOnik “(black) Leggings” (from some other outfit)
Boots: katatOnik “Axis Mundi (black) Legwarmer Boots” (no longer available)
Gloves: Plastik “Annamalie Gloves”
Skin: My UglyDorothy “Halloween Skin 5” (L$50 gacha in store)
Hair: Deviant Kitties “DeeDee”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Location: the Halloween Shop at DV8

Love,
Serene

CIOCCOLATA GATCHA GATCHA FESTIVAL

SO MANY more cute things but I'll let someone else show you pictures. :) Most things are priced between L$10-30, the most expensive I noticed was L$50. Most items are transferrable so you can share duplicates with your friends, or trade. Dang I wish these KattyPop bags came in a fatpack, just kidding Ms. Pidgeon. I love the ones with guns in them, they're perfect for trick-or-treating in the Wastelands or some other really rough neighborhood >.<

Visit the Gatcha Gatcha Festival!

Love,
Serene

BOND GIRL

"Welcome to Bermuda, Mr. Bond. I just finished preparing your suite. Will you need extra towels or toiletries? No? Please let me know if you need anything else."

He threw me roughly on the just-made bed and stepped back, drawing his Walther PPK quickly and eyeing me suspiciously from a distance. "Tell me who sent you. You are no more a maid than I am a boy scout." I knew my cover was blown so I told the truth. "I was sent to look after you. Felix sends his best." ... "How did you know? What gave me away?"

He whispered in my ear "My dear, those are not the shoes of a domestic."

Of course this isn't the kind of accessory worn by a maid either.

Dress: Edelweiss “Marie”
Shoes: Kookie “Yuki Sock Supreme Heels”
Underpants: KatatOnik “Heart Ruffle Panties”
Hair: Waka & Yuki “Hair 37”
Skin: Vive9 “Aoki Dark Purify”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Weapon: Delta Project “Derringer” (CCS compatible)
Bed: JJ Lane’s (primarily beach-casual and Caribbean style furniture)

Love,
Serene