SLEEPY

I'm really tired now, so if you don't mind I'm going to bed early. These fleece pajamas are cozy, and I'm going to cuddle with my stuffed betta plushie that I picked up today at Silentsparrow for Fifty Linden Friday. If you like the PJs, they are unisex fitted mesh with a HUD that includes six eight cute prints. See?



Pajamas: Phunk "Fleece PJs" (available here on SL Marketplace)
Fishie: Silentsparrow "Magic! - The Betta Fish" (today for 50L Friday)
Slippers: Boom "Animal Slippers (fox/grey)" (gacha)
Mask: Teefy "Sleepy Bunny Sleeping Mask"
Hair: Wasabi Pills "Ellie"
Skin: Essences "Imogen"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: by Aitui
Hands and Feet: by SLink

Love,
Serene

CLOUDY SUMMER DAZE

Cloudy or not, I need some sand!! Summer is flying by and there are some lovely beaches we should see. I can't travel this year to any real sand, so this is the next best thing.



Shirt: Teefy "Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt" (w/texture change tank)
Shorts: Ingenue "Lucie"
Shoes: Muka "Ballet Flats" (gacha)
Camera: bbqq "Jomo Camera - mint" (gacha)
Popsicle: Flowey "Pink Lady Apple Pop" (gacha)
Hair: D!va "Norma" (group gift in store)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Bamboo Nails
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

THE INTERGALACTIC PIZZA PRINCESS

I was looking around in my blogging folder and there is a lot of bits and pieces of random things I like in there. This time I noticed that there were two different pizza-themed things in there; and voila, an Idea was born! An intergalactic Pizza Princess! You know, like Princess Leia, only with pizza instead of Cinnabon hair.



Into the chute, flyboy!!!

Pizza Gun: Teefy "Pizza Gun" (former Arcade Gacha)
Armwarmers: Silentsparrow "Pizza Snugglewarmer" (former Arcade Gacha)
Goggles: Krieger "Tactical Goggles"
Jacket: Ison "Nova Tribe Jacket"
Pants: Maitreya "Couture Leggings"
Hair: Exile "L.A." (former Arcade Gacha)
Skin: Essences "Alex08" (gacha at Kustom9)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"

Love,
Serene

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

I suppose it's easier to be adventurous with print in Fantasyland. In real life, I doubt you will see me in a mix of animal print and lace. But maybe I should try it sometime? With antler pauldrons and a crown too, of course.



I really love this luminous new skin from Essences. "Alex" comes in a variety of skintones and cosmetics options in a sweet little gacha machine over at Kustom9. I need to show more, there are some really lovely makeups! Go check it out!



Finishing up with part of Atelier Visconti's newest furnishings available at the Liaison Collaborative. The set includes a chair and a coffee-table too, with texture-change HUDs to help you select from six colors each for the pillows and upholstery. I suggest that you go try out the poses to see if they work well for you. The furniture includes singles and couples poses.

Crown: ieQED "cache.crown.stag.copper" (gacha)
Pauldrons: ieQED "stag pauldrons"
Shirt: Teefy "Sadie" (at Collabor88)
Skirt: Baiastice "Lian Longuette Skirt" (old find at the Dressing Room)
         (perhaps available at the Mainstore now?)
Shoes: Miel "Gladiator Cage"
Hair: Wasabi Pills "Madeleine"
Skin: Essences "Alex" (gacha at Kustom9)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Frogstar
Sofa and Carpet: Atelier Visconti "Helena" (at the Liaison Collaborative)
Poses: by Estetica and Flowey

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

MIRELLE

Amacci's Mirelle skin is not a Skin Fair exclusive, but I was determined this year to show a wider palette of Skin Fair offerings. I'm happy to see skin makers provide more variety.



Mirelle in Ebony skintone is a gorgeous girl, isn't she?



The cosmetics range from subtle daytime tones in nude and nutmeg, to sassy smoky looks in ruby and bordeaux.



This skin is less glossy and toned than many others, but if you like softer, less muscular skins, you may like Mirelle. If the skin has a weakness, it is the details on the feet, but if you always wear shoes or mesh feet, like I do, you may not mind.



You still have a week to find your own shade of bliss! As always, be sure to try a Demo to make sure the skin suits your taste.



Skin: Amacci "Mirelle (Ebony)" (available at Skin Fair)
Hair: Discord Designs "FBR01" (gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Lucid"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Shirt: Zenith "White Note Symbol Off Shoulder T"
Pants: Teefy "Black Shine Leggings"
Watch: Upgrd "Spinner Watch Silver/Black" (the Arcade Gacha)
Earrings: Ben's Beauty "Always"
Pose: by Cheerno Motion

Love,
Serene

SIMPLICITY

Today I'm all cuddled up in minty goodness trying to warm up in advance of real spring. But really I'll admit that this outfit is all about this shirt. How do I love it? Let me count the ways. I love the way the unfolded cuffs come down over the backs of my hands, and how the collar is not exactly symmetrical. I love how the seamstress took the time with all the little details. I love how there is a strip of seam binding going around the inside of the collar where most people would hardly even notice it. I love the way that the folds lie around my waist and lower back, and the way the fabric pinches up at the shoulders. And all that is wrapped in a simple sweet minty print! *applause*



I added some spring pink details cause, well ... just because. And I have all this pink in my cheeks because I have been digging in my imaginary garden, getting soil ready for flowers. Of course my imaginary garden does not rudely put dirt all over my new pants. :P Now where did I put my gloves and spade?



Why yes, I do garden in high heels. Doesn't everyone?

Shirt: Mon Tissu "Spade Blouse - Mint Garden"
Undershirt: Whippet and Buck "Cole Boatneck Top - Cherry Blossom"
Pants: Teefy "Soft Wool Jersey Leggings Mint" (at Fameshed)
Shoes: Pixel Mode "Baby T's"
Earrings: Zibska "Amelie"
Hair: Exile "Collide"
Hairbase: Tiny Bird "Blacks Pack Hairbase" (unavailable)
Skin: Kooqla "Aurora Snowqueen"
Lipstick: Kooqla "O-lips07" (made for Ojen skinset)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Diesel Works

Love,
Serene

CHRISTMAS GLAM

One unconventional outfit in traditional Christmas colors. I picked up the dress and jewels at the Christmas Expo. Honestly this may be the only outfit I show you from the event, because although there is plenty of fashion, the Expo is overflowing with other things I found more Exciting!! I will be showing you more this week! *Squee*!



This party dress from LIV-Glam is fabulous because it comes with a HUD that lets you change to NINETEEN different textures and also tint to fine-tune the color. Need I say more? You will definitely see it again soon. Today I picked a red texture to be seasonal. I layered it over a turtleneck and leggings because let's face it, baby it's cold outside!



You can read all about it at:  http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/ .

Dress: LIV-Glam "Vintage Chic" (mesh)(texture change)(Christmas Expo)
Turtleneck: Aoharu "TurtleNeck Knit"
Leggings: Teefy "Lacey Black 2"
Boots: Lapointe and Bastchild "Elise"
Necklace/Earrings: Sax Shepherd Designs "Nebula Merry" (Christmas Expo)
Necklace: Sax Shepherd Designs "60s Celluloid Lipstick" (Christmas Expo)
Bracelets: Sax Shepherd Designs "Mesh Bangles Gold/Candy" (Christmas Expo)
Glasses: Deco "Swank Glasses"
Hair: Exile "Violetta"
Skin: PXL "Faith Old Hollywood" (VIP group gift!)
Poses: by Marukin

Love,
Serene

FLEURS NOIRS

Je suis arrivé au château dans l'après-midi.

L'architecture était très vieux. L'art et la société ont été avant-gardiste.

Dans le soiree, je me tiens devant des flammes.

Hairpin: bubble “Antibes Hair Pin”
Jewels: Lassitude and Ennui “Bleeding Heart” (with texture change HUD)
Beaded Yoke: Whippet and Buck “Neelia Beaded Yoke Tank”
Dress: Gisaci “Silk Organza”
Leggings: Teefy “Floral Vintage”
Boots: CheerNo “Yaji Snake Black”
Hair: Clawtooth “Could I Resist?”
Skin: Glam Affair “Jadis Natural Dama” (TDR)
Alpha: Imabee “System eyelashes – begone!”
Eyelashes: Glow Studio “Innocent. eyelashes – pure”
Eyeshadow: Natural Beauty “Makeup set 14-makeup 4”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Poses: Long Awkward Pose
Translator: http://translate.google.com/#enfr

Love,
Serene

SCIENCE!

It’s poetry in motion
When she turned her eyes to me

As deep as any ocean
Sweet as any harmony

She blinded me with Science!

Dress: Teefy “Patio Dress” (available at the Circle Project)
Belt: Duh “Women’s Woven Belt”
Leggings: Teefy “LoveLetters Leggins” (available at the Circle Project)
Earrings: Zaara “Urvi Earrings”
Shoes: Gos “Platform Pumps”
Hair: booN “QPT129” (new at Hair Fair)
Hairbase: Tiny Bird “Blacks Pack Hair Base”
Skin: Imabee “Petal – Serene – Only Love Matters” (at the Circle Project)
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Eyelashes: Glow Studio “Innocent. eyelashes – pure”
Poses: by Dare and Long Awkward Pose
Photostudio: by N30
Lyrics: by Thomas Dolby

Love,
Serene