MOSTLY READY

Mostly ready for battle. Mostly ready stance. Mostly ready for trouble. Mostly armored and protected. Don't I sound tough?



I wish. Mostly I am tired. Don't tell.



Dress: Lassitude and Ennui "Fiona" (coming to next We Love Roleplay)
Necklace: Schadenfreude "Nebthet Ankh Choker" (at Fallen Gods Anniversary)
Sword: EZ "Vardic Sword" (scripted)
Chainmail: The Muses "Chainmail Omega Appliers"
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Lictor"
Shoulder Armor: Kibitz "Crow Shoulder Pads"
Gloves: Boom "Dame Elbow Gloves" (vintage, not rigged for bento)
Hair: BooN "MMK375" and "Cornrows Hairbase"
Hair Wisps: by Sintiklia (unrigged mesh)
Eyeshadows: Izzie's "Evening Glitter"
Lipstick: Go and See "Layla" (gift)
Skin:by Plastik (previous Fantasy Faire gift)
Ears: Mandala "Steking 5"
Eyes: by Song
Head: by Catwa
Body: by Maitreya
Poses: by Marukin and Picture This

Love,
Serene

STUPID CUPID

Even those of us who are not involved with anyone at present would love to get something anonymously flattering in the mailbox. I think a good cupid should be a mail carrier. This purse is the perfect one to carry billets-doux. I love how perfectly it perches on my forearm. The pose is built in that holds my hand just-so.



And I think these sweet bloomers and shoes are perfection together with all their gold buttons. I'm ready to go do some matchmaking.

Sweater: Avanti "Cosette"
Purse: Black Bantam "North Pole Mailbox Purse"
Wings: Remarkable Oblivion "Eternity Wings"
Shorts: Schadenfreude "Moody Bloomers"
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Alice Boots"

Hair: Wasabi Pills "Solana Windblown"
Skin: By Essences
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Ears: by Mandala
Lipstick Applier: Shiny Stuffs "Oh Oh It's Magic"
Mascara: by Wednesday
Body/Hands/Feet: by SLink
Head: Catwa "Catya"

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

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

I imagine that one of Santa's Elves would wear an outfit like this one to sneak into the city incognito for some last-minute Christmas shopping. No way am I going to blend in, but at least I didn't wear the pointy shoes.



Are you done with YOUR shopping?



Beret/Hair: Ink "Beret with Hair: RARE" (w/ texture-change HUDs)(gacha)
Dress: Seul "Zip BodyCon"
Socks: Schadenfreude "Cozy Socks" (at Okinawa Winter Festival)
Shoes: Schadenfreude "Ultravox" (this version is a group gift)
Earrings: Pink Hustler "Bell Pierced Earrings" (w/ texture-change HUD)(gift)
Glasses: Random Matter "Yeol Glasses"
Hot Cocoa: Chic Chica "Mug Snow" (gacha)

Lipstick Applier: Amara "Hailey"
Head: Catwa "Catya"
Skin Applier: by Essences
Ears: by Mandala
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Body/Hands/Feet: by SLink

Love,
Serene

SHOWING MY AGE

I've always loved to mash-up outfits with bits of this and that and mix old and new. I wore pointy ears and wings before it was the "thing" and I'm still wearing them after it was the "thing". This outfit contains rigged mesh, unrigged mesh, sculpted prims, system clothing and flexi-prims. The top half of my body is my system shape, the bottom half is a mesh body, because my kewl new pants are appliers-only. I wish Second Life had more appreciation for longevity; just because something is getting older doesn't mean it isn't still beautiful, like this scarf, which I bought in 2009. Hmm? What do YOU still have in your inventory that has stood up to the test of time?



Scarf: by Argrace (probably unavailable)
Wings: Fancy Fairy "Lilt Scripted Wings" (old but still available)
Undershirt: Silentsparrow "Lysi" (unavailable)
Lipgloss: Sugar Heart "Lip Shine" (store is gone)
Hair: Lelutka "Vent" (old gift but still available, great to wear under hats)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Nostalgia" (fabulous rigged mesh with materials amazeballs!)
Leggings: Lassitude and Ennui "Hisa Pants" (appliers only, NEW at We Love Roleplay)
Hat: Tentacio "Admiral Lenore Hat Green" (previous round of the Arcade Gacha)
Corset Dress: Tentacio "Admiral Lenore Dress Green" (previous round of the Arcade Gacha)
Cuffs: Tentacio "Admiral Lenore Cuffs Black" (these were unrigged so I could move them)
(I sure was disappointed that I didn't win the Admiral's matching prosthetic leg!! LOL)
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears" (change-everything HUD)
Eyelashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" (texture-change HUD)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Blush: Izzie's "Winter Blush" (gift)
Body and Hands: by SLink
Eyes: by Ikon

Love,
Serene

FIXATIONS

I have to admit, I have a fixation on food. I find myself hungrily eyeing the sprinkles on this knit hat and I wish I could really eat the luscious cherry on top of the cone. I guess I shouldn't go shopping for clothes when I am hungry.



I don't really go for the more risqué clothing at the Epic Store, but I still like a lot of their Kawaii accessories. All in bright candy colors. Or chocolate shoes that look almost good enough to eat. I could go for a Waffle Cone right about now. :D



Hat: MishMish "Bakery Fluffy Hat" (texture-change HUD)
Sleeves: Peqe "Fur Sleeves" (texture-change HUD)
Dress: Celoe "Chelsea Dress" (unavailable)
Leggings: Atomic "YumYum Leggings"
Shoes: Epic "Sweet Icing Shoes" (Chocolate)
More Shoes: Epic "Sweet Icing Pumps" (Orange)
Scarf: Mr. Poet "Wide Scarf" (gift)
Messy Mouth with Sprinkles: SugarHeart (unavailable)
Ice Cream: Imeka "Italian Ice Cream with Cherry"
Bangs: barberyumyum "bangs A"
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Lipstick: Essences "Bijoux Lipstick 03"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Ears: by Mandala

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

PRINCESS

Some days you just want to feel like a princess.

Dress: Fallen Gods and Faida "Poesia Del Fiori"
Jewels: Lassitude and Ennui "Foreboding"
Hair: booN "Lab.004" (texture-change HUD)
Bangs: Barberyumyum "bangs (A)" (texture-change HUD)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Ears: by Mandala
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by Lelutka
Hands: by SLink
Pose: by Frooti

Love,
Serene

THE ROAD WARRIOR

With the new Mad Max movie coming out, it was fun to see Road Warrior - inspired gear at the new post-apocalyptic quarterly event called "The End". I'm looking forward to seeing what they do with coming installments of the event, which will return in July. FATEwear's Max and Tina sets are lovely but they have returned to the main store on Fate Island. (I really love well made roleplay-style gear!)



Of course the set comes in different color combinations, sizes, and so on as we have come to expect from all of Damien Fate's work, including a desert-camo styled set that looks more military. And this great bandanna ties over my nose to keep out all that dust and road debris.



And yes spurs. Why not? Good for fightin'.

Outfit: FATEplay "Max"
Hairbase: Jomo "etched hair 08a" (vintage)
Skin: Kooqla "Malus" (at the Men's Department)
Eyes: Ikon "Ascension"
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable) and Stakey

Love,
Serene

RELEASE THE HOUNDSTOOTH

A little conservative outfit today. It would be boring without the texture, but I liked the contrast between the Houndstooth and the Floral lace. This look would have been too dark without the bold color of the jewels. All worn over my favorite new skin from Skin Fair. Just look at the plush pillowy lips Inka Mexicola put on this face!! Luscious. Essences has released three new faces for Skin Fair, each with their own personality. You should visit, if you haven't already. :D



Dress: Spirit "Mili"
Leggings: Teefy "Lacey Black" (vintage system layer)
Jewels: Mandala "Legacy"
Hair: LeLutka "Sheena" (fatpack color samples gift)
Skin: Essences "Storm"(at Skin Fair)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Ears: by Aitui
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Adorkable

Love,
Serene

I MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION

Do you like moustaches? I found two moustache-themed bits hanging in my bloggity folder and an idea for an outfit was born. Lassitude and Ennui's dress and the cream-colored stockings are new over at Collabor88. Sorry but the moustache tights are no longer available, I picked them up on clearance and they're gone. But they are still cute right? *happydance*



The "Salt and Pepper" skins are a little different from Inka Mexicola's usual, I look so red-eyed and desolate!  Also included, reddened cheeks and tears tattoos. Find them at the Creepy Kawaii event. I was also tempted by the cute dress with the eyeballs, but come on I have so many of those already! :D Some purple lipstick and off we go! Packs of yummy lipsticks are appearing at Essences that match several of the newer skins.



Dress: Lassitude and Ennui "Vivianne" (at Collabor88)
Tights: okkbye "Mustache Tights" (unavailable sorry)
Socks: Atomic "Slouchy Knee Socks" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: Pure Poison "Ilya Boots" (gacha)
Ring: Emporium "Mr. Mustache" (gacha)
Earrings: Donna Flora "Eulalia"
Hair: D!va "Yunie"
Skin: Essences "Salt" (at Creepy Kawaii event)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: Mandala "Steking"
Eyelashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Nail Polish: by Bamboo Nails (new)
Lipstick: Essences "Alice Lipstick 09" (new at Mainstore)
Poses: by Estetica and Frooti

Love,
Serene

SIGHTSEEING

I'm on a road trip because I am feeling bored. So I've gone off in search of interesting locations to photograph instead of standing in front of a photo screen. I landed in the LEA sims but things are barely under construction on a new Art grant cycle. I was in luck though when I hopped over to LEA5, the Sandbox.



Cute little mini installations. This one was my favorite ... I can identify with this a little too well maybe. These hypnotic lines are scripted to move to what must be some arcane mathematical formula. The falling lady is motionless though, like that nightmare you have where you are falling downstairs and it takes way too long to hit bottom.



Jacket/Sweater: American Bazaar "West Coat" (texture change sweater)
Pants: LIV Glam "Drunk in Love" (texture change)(vintage)
Shoes: G Field "Little Diva"
Hair: D!va "Giz" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "TDRFusion Xmas Edition" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5"
Hands: by SLink
Lashes: by LeLutka
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains"
Pose: by Bang!

Love,
Serene

THIS IS NOT ELFY

This is not Elfy. This is not even a little bit Christmassy. This is just me wearing a nice bright winter coat. Anything else is just your imagination. And yum Ice Cream!



Coat: The Sugar Garden "Puffy Coat"
Leggings: Maitreya "Footless Tights"
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Lazy Boots"
Ice Cream: Imeka "Sweet Ice Cream 04" (gacha)
Hair: Exile "Day the World Went Away Candy Cane" (gift)
Skin: Essences "TDRFusion Xmas Edition" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (vintage unavailable)

Love,
Serene

BOSTON

Okay just one more menswear post I promise. I love how these winter wear pieces come with umpteen textures and colors on a handy HUD. Damien Fate's HUD system also can handle the textures on multiple pieces at the same time. I'm impressed that I don't have to swap out several HUDs to retexture a coat, hat, scarf etc. My Boston pup is impressed too, obviously. :D

Scarf: FATEwear "Allen"
Sweater: FATEwear "Chase"
Dog: Birdy "Boston Buddy"
Hair: Exile "Machinehead"
Skin: Kooqla "Gray (mr.Frost)"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5"

Love,
Serene

KISS ME CHRIS

As long as I was already decked out in a male skin and shape I thought I'd show some more menswear. This coat, hat and scarf make me smile. Available in lots of textures and colors but what I love most is the optional dusting of snow! Perfect for January in the frozen northern hemisphere. Brr. *sipping my hot chocolate*

Coat/Hat/Scarf: FATEwear "Combo - Chris" (texture change)
Drink: Theosophy "Hot Chocolate" (vintage)
Mistletoe: Evie's Closet "Mistletoe Headpiece"
Skin: Kooqla "Gray (mr.Frost)" (vintage gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Pink Cheeks: Chop Shop "Blush 2"
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5" (accessories hidden)

Love,
Serene

EMINENTLY SUITABLE

Yes at Gothmas you can also find some nice things for the gentlemen! I don't show menswear often but I am loving this suit. It is available with different HUD-controlled textures and colors on the vests and ties. Each HUD had four colors for a bit of flexibility. Enjoy! Gothmas runs through January 3, so you have a few more days to go see.

Suit: Dark Water Designs "Embossed Suit" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Eyes: Pin Me Down "Aeternium" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Lipgloss: Chop Shop "Cute Gloss 2" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Hair: Exile "Machinehead"
Skin: Kooqla "Gray (mr. Frost)" (vintage group gift)
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5" (with customization HUD)
Pose: by Long Awkward Pose (vintage unavailable)

Love,
Serene

DEADLY

I'm not sure how gothic Plaid really is but I'll try. :D  I can always dress it up with black eyeliner and these skull-y accessories. Does it work? The coat and umbrella weren't even made by the same designer. The coat-dress was made by Fission and the gacha umbrella by Third Time's the Charm! Both at Gothmas by Gaslight.



I added earrings and a ring by Maxi Gossamer. And black and purple makeup from Mock cosmetics, to make the skin more in theme.



The shoes and nails are both pretty over-the-top Goth. Spiders at Christmas? OK! ;D



Coat: Fission "Iona Long Coat" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Umbrella: Third Time's the Charm "Gotholita Umbrella" (gacha at Gothmas)
Shoes: House of Rain "Poisonous Friend Shoes" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Nail Polish: Third Time's the Charm "Tsy Gothic Nails" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Eyes: Pin Me Down "Aeternium" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Shirt: PixelDolls "violet Duchess Top" (vintage unavailable)
Earrings and Ring: Maxi Gossamer "Sister Catrina Muertos"
Hair: boon "ZGO223"
Skin: Essences "Ingrid"
Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5" (accessories hidden)
Lipstick: Mock "Innocente Lipcolor - Jacarta"
Eyeliner: Mock "Exotica Eyeliner"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (vintage unavailable)

Love,
Serene

I'M MELTING!

Time is flying by and there are only a few more days before most of the Holiday events close! I still have a few more things to show so I'd better hurry right? This dark and lovely jewelry set from Eclectica is fully customizable with different textures but my favorite colors came right out of the box. I matched them with a plush brocade jacket by Goth1c0, and some nice toasty warm boots. Here I stand indoors by the fire with my sweet Olaf. He thinks I am worth melting for.



Jewelry: Eclectica "Nightblooms" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Jacket: Goth1c0 "Salazar Aristocrat Jacket" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Boots: Venomous Rage Designs "Frost Bite Boots" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Leggings: Tee*fy "Lacey Duotone Leggings Purple" (vintage)
Hair: D!va "Daisy" (last year's Gacha)
Skin: Essences "Ingrid"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains Fall Colors Luscious Grape"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Ears: Mandala "Staking Ears Season 5" (at the Men's Department)
Hands: by SLink
Fingernails HUD: Third Time's the Charm "Tsy Gothic Nail Hud" (at Gothmas by Gaslight)
Snowman: MishMish "Snowman w/light" (at Inspiration Point Hunt)
Pose: by Label Motion

Love,
Serene

HO HO HO

I hope your Holiday was lovely and peaceful! I enjoyed it so much. I loved watching my daughter opening all her gifts but the best was how excited she was too see the new bike from Grampa. We kept it simpler this year; it was more relaxing. In Second Life, so many designers sent sweet little gifts. My favorite was the hunt over at the Inspiration Point sim. If you haven't gone yet, hurry!



I'll take a little time for happy introspection, to sip some hot cocoa, and put on some fuzzy slippers. I thought Christmas might be brown this year, but we finally got some snow late Christmas Eve.



( I love these new ears. Available at a discount for just a few more days at the Men's Department, the HUD changes them to three shapes, earrings, painted tips, or you can turn off the paint and jewelry. It comes with a very nice selection of skin tone presets and a hand tinting tool.)

Ears: Mandala "Steking Ears Season 5" (discounted at the Men's Department a few more days)
Doggy: Aisling "Zak - Cute" (at the Arcade Gacha)
Scarf: Tee*fy "Collar Snood Nordic" (at the Inspiration Point Hunt)
Sweater: Tee*fy "Noel Sweater Dress" (at the Inspiration Point Hunt)
Leggings: Tee*fy "Soft Wool Jersey Leggings Plaid" (at the Inspiration Point Hunt)
Slippers: Mango Cheeks "Teddy Slippers Polar Bear"
Hair: D!va "Daisy" (last year's holiday Gacha)
Skin: Essences "Ingrid" (this makeup was at the last Candy Fair)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Hands and Feet: by SLink

Love,
Serene

GOODNIGHT

I love purple. This muted tone just makes me happy. Outside, I have a garden of purple flowers beginning to come back to life. The crocuses are out! And the Hyacinths, Lavender and Russian Sage are starting to grow.



Junbug's delicious gown and these jewels by Mandala are a more sophisticated rendering of spring. Perfect!



Gown: Junbug "Instant Crush in Lavender"
Jewels: Mandala "Polly"
Hair: Exile "Crazy in Love"
Skin: Essences "Paris 2" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Frooti, Glitterati and Label Motion

Love,
Serene