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

THE EMBERS OF THE YEAR

Spring began innocently and fresh as flowers,
But now it's passing into the embers of the year.



But secretly I've always loved the embers best;
I sit at Peace with the last coals of the fire.



Jacket: Sassy! "November Jacket" (was at Sad November event probably at Mainstore now)
Shirt: Fri.day "Ballet Tee" (vintage system layer)
Belt: Ingenue "Bertille Belt"
Leggings: OVH "Leather Leggings"
Shoes: Pure Poison "Ilya Boots" (gacha)
Hair: Spellbound "Velvet" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Quinn" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lipstick: Kooqla "Lips (Apple)" (only works well with pale skins)
Lashes: by Essences, LeLutka and Mother Goose
Ears: Aitui "Ear Gen 4 Naked"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Ma Vie and Marukin

Love,
Serene

HUNGRY

Well hell-O there!



You look ... delicious ...



Mouthwatering.



*urp* excuse me.

Head: Curio Obscura "Hungry Mouthface" (at Horrorfest)
Boots: Curio Obscura "Abomination Bitey" (last Arcade Gacha)
Corset: Schadenfreude "Underbust Corset" (at Horrorfest)
Hat: Schadenfreude "Scratch Tophat" (also comes with tail)
Pants: Schadenfreude "Bloody Stripe Pants"
Tank: Schadenfreude "Black Crimson Skelebeater"
Sweater: Sassy "Rock Me Sweater" (vintage)
Hair: LeLutka "Vent" (old group gift, great under hats!)

Love,
Serene

OCTOBER!

I hope you appreciate the restraint it took for me to hold the Halloweeny posts until October. I love it!



For instance, there is this makeup tattoo from Mock cosmetics, a group gift that as of yesterday was still available in their group history ... are you looking for your Halloween costume yet?



O Isn't the lace on these shoes just Delicious? XD

Dress: Sassy! "Nicole"
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Alisha Lace Booties" (@ the Boutique)
Necklace: GField "Spider Choker" (vintage group gift)
Wings: Illusions "Demon Wings"
Hair: Deco "Hiveish"
Hairbase: by booN
Makeup: Mock "Tainted Love Zombie Makeover" (group gift in notices)
Skin: Essences "Amaterasu"
Eyes: Dead Apples "Anime - Glutton" (gacha)
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Adorkable

Love,
Serene

EYE SCREAM

Tomorrow, August 30, is the last day of Atelier Kreslo's Ice Cream Sale! Lots of cuteness so shake your moneymaker and get over there. But I really needed a pose that would allow me to hold five ice creams at once!

Ice Cream: Ohmai "Gingy's Chocolate"
Spoon: Scribble "Silver Spoon" (vintage group gift)
Dress: Sassy! "Tennis Dress"
Hair: D!va "Diva2" (vintage group gift)
Skin: Glam Affair "Leah Light" (100L Skin Sale is over now I think?)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Teeth: Dead Apples "Regular Teeth" (also available with gap!)

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

JUST PEACHY KEEN

I think this year we've had the shortest turnaround ever between winter and summer. What happened to spring? Yesterday I turned on the air conditioner. Can I have my crocuses and hyacinths back please?



Well, at least I can drag out the spring flowers a little longer in my Second Life. So here's another springtime outfit, since I don't feel ready yet for hanging around in swimsuits and flip-flops.



Jacket: Sassy! "Spring Jacket" (100 Block Event by Depraved Nation)
Shirt: Whippet and Buck "Cole Boatneck Top Coral"
Pants: Boom "Miami Linens (Coral)"
Shoes: GField "Adele"
Hair: Exile "Like Lovers Do"
Skin: Essences "Opera Chic"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Adorkable (Closing Sale in progress! *sadface*)

Love,
Serene

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

I was trying on this latex corset and vinyl pants, and thinking how incredibly uncomfortable they would be in real life, how hot and sticky, and I realized there was a perfect solution.



The cybernetic don't need to worry about body heat or perspiration. So here's my Borg. Cyber, not Swedish. Resistance is Futile!!



(click photos to see more detail)

Corset: NV Corsetry "White Latex Mesh Corset" (new)
Pants: Sassy! "Bite Me Vinyl Pants" (new)
Cyber Shirts: from Bare Rose "Dame Noir" Outfit
Star Trek Uniform: Unavailable
Shoes: Maitreya "Soho Boots" (only the foot part)
Skin: Glam Affair "Hybrid Christmas Skin" (old gift)
Lipstick: Pink Acid "Glitter Gloss 02 - Silver Small"
Hair: Discord Designs "Nethead-5e"
Eyes: Dead Apples "Shattered - Silver"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Adorkable (50% off Closing Sale on Now!)

Love,
Serene

GUILTY

From Finesmith, the "Guilt" Collar: spiky, sharp and uncomfortable like its namesake. I am enjoying the symbolism. I think the collar would have to be considered a guilty pleasure. Seeing it, I thought it would go beautifully with a gothic look.



Sassy's Red Carpet Gown is available in more glamorous colors, and more spring-friendly colors, but I think this crimson and black ombre version is a perfect match to the statement necklace. The base of the gown is mesh, with two different shoulder pieces and some flexi skirts to add if you like. I also love how the slinky skirt moves without the sheer overskirts. The luxurious fabric has a subtle pattern that you can just see if you look closely.



(I did have to do a bit of photo editing where the Hairdo and the Collar interfered with each other.)

Gown: Sassy! "Red Carpet Gown"
Collar: Finesmith "Guilt"
Hair: Exile "Heloise"
Skin: Kooqla "Secret Garden (Gotik)" (unavailable)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: Lelutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Adorkable

Love,
Serene

FASHION FOR LIFE 2013 five

If I'm going to show you all my delicious swag from Fashion for Life before the darn thing closes this weekend I'm really going to have to hurry ... 

Feathery Foufou: Feel "Black Swan" Set (Fashion for Life)
Dress: Sassy "Julia - Violet" (Fashion for Life)
Bodysuit: Sassy "Lace Bodysuit" (Bewbapalooza)
Undershirt: homemade
Ring: Eclectica "Bibelot Ring in Lilac and Gold" (Free*Style gacha)
Hair: Lamb "Witch"
Skin: Pink Fuel "Gacha -01-Purple Stripe" (the Arcade Gacha)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Pose: by Posesion (Fashion for Life)

Love,
Serene

LAVENDER FIELDS

I'm sure I've said it before. I have a crush on Purple and Green, separately but even more together. My favorite color combination Evar. So please excuse me while I indulge myself.



Those of you who haven't visited the new Free*Style shop, you really must!! The prices range between L$0 - 50 and these strings of pearls from Lassitude and Ennui are amazingly one of the free gifts. One of my other favorite jewelry stores, Eclectica, has some lovely earrings there too, but I switched them out at the last second for these beauties from the mainstore. Go Free*Style now, what are you waiting for?



Top: Sassy! "Intrigue Blouse"
Pants: Lush Limited "Sherlock Pants - Forest"
Belt: fri.day "Wide Waist Belt (Sugar Plum)"
Shoes/Feet: SLink "Vintage 2-Stap Pumps" and "Medium Height Barefeet"
Earrings: Eclectica "Pearl Mixables Midlength Earrings"
Necklaces: Lassitude and Ennui "Stacked Pearls" (at Free*Style)
Hair: booN "YNO421"
Hairbases: booN "Gathered Raised Hairbase" and Tiny Bird (unavailable)
Skin: Curio ":GP: Moonbeam [Dark] Pout-Melancholy Baby 2"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Adorkable

Love,
Serene

CHERRYBLOSSOM

A little old and a little new, today I'm just sporting a casual little outfit. I'm loving this sweet little bit of pink silk from Sassy. It's really supposed to be a minidress, but I like it tucked into Auxiliary's jeans.



And I went looking for something in the springtime aesthetic for the shoes. La Gyo's floral oxfords are old faves but they fit the bill perfectly.



Today I was missing seeing new releases of Gala's skins so I thought I'd wear one of my favorite fresh faces. Hope to hear more from her soon ...

Top: Sassy! "Mandarin Dress"
Pants: Auxiliary "Skinny Jeans"
Shoes: La Gyo "Floral Oxford Shoes"
Hair: Exile "Groove Theory"
Skin: Curio ":GP: Sweetheart - Rose 2"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

DARKFLOWER

Here's a cute little casual dress from Sassy, that I picked up at the Outlet Sales Room. Oh by the way, the Outlet Sales Room has moved to the Battlestar sim. If you are like me, you don't mind picking up a nice little bargain right?  ... I love this kind of old-fashioned lace.



And recently I started receiving review packs of nails from what I think is a newish nail store, called Bamboo Nails. I'll be honest, I put off unpacking them because I don't wear nails much. I guess I've got a bad attitude from past frustration with badly fitting nails. So I rather expected that I would try these nails on briefly and then feed them to the dog.

But actually several of the nail sets are really cute! They come with a nail HUD that lets you select from various polish colors, four nail lengths, and three hand sizes. The one drawback was that although they come with five different fingertip gloves (to cover the nail beds drawn on your skin), the gloves were not modifiable, so you can't tint them to match your skin. Once she fixes that, these will be very nice nail sets. For now, I borrowed the fingertip gloves from another nail set I already had.



Dress: Sassy! "Jubilee Dress"(The Outlet Sales Room)
Leggings: Dare "Lace Stockings" (unavailable)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Wanderlust Oxblood" (yummy two-tome!)
Nails: Bamboo Nails "Satin Gold" (w/customization HUD)
Hair: Exile "Stay the Night"
Skin: Kooqla "Ojen"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Lipstick: Kooqla "Ojen Lips 03"
Poses: by Estetica and Marukin

Love,
Serene

GOTTA WEAR SHADES

I study nuclear science
I love my classes
I got a crazy teacher, he wears dark glasses



Things are going great, and they're only getting better
I'm doing all right, getting good grades
The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades



I gotta wear shades ...

It may take more effort this week to see the sunny side of life, but please do. Sometimes it is hard to remember, in the face of evil, that evil is the minority, and is fated to lose.

Jacket: Sassy! "London Jacket" (mesh)
Pants: Sassy! "Tribeca Leather Pants" (mesh)
Camisole: PixelDolls "Tintable Cami" (unavailable)
Boots: Hoorenbeek "Lucille" (group gift)
Glasses: Reek "Junior Shades" (texture change HUD)
Hair: booN "TOM245"
Skin: Kooqla "Spacecat" (sold out @Limited Bazaar)
Poses: by Epiphany

Love,
Serene

MEET MISTER DARCY

... Today I am a Matchmaker. (Call me Miss Woodhouse.)



Clementine is finally old enough to be formally introduced to her prospective mate. Meet Mister Darcy. From the look in her eye, Love at First Sight ... and she is beginning to become accustomed to his presence.



Clementine and Mister Darcy are breedable Starter Horses from Awesome Breed Creations, from their shop at the Christmas Expo. Starter Horses appear to be simply ordinary bay horses, but have hidden recessive traits that can appear in their children. Their offspring will be eligible for breeding, or for training to Race. I can't wait to see the babies!

Dress: Sassy “Julia” (RFL benefit item @Christmas Expo)
Jacket and Hat: Baiastice “Iko”
Leggings: Mimikri “Sequin Leggings”
Gloves: Boom “Dame Elbow Gloves” (mesh)
Shoes: Gos “Dare Booties” (texture change HUD)
Hair: Wasabi Pills “Kylee”
Skin: Kooqla “Spacecat” (sold out @Limited Bazaar)
Eyes: Ikon “Horizon”
Pose: by Epiphany
Horses: Awesome Breed Creations (Starter Horses gift @Christmas Expo)
House: Trompe L’Oeil “Frostbite Cottage” (@Collabor88)
Sled: Cheeky Pea “Chilly Sled” (@Collabor88)
Toy Soldier: ReyCon “Toy Soldier” (old gift unavailable)
Snowman: Rez “rez_snowman” (old gift unavailable)

Love,
Serene