{ take an angel by the wings }

Oh so, your wounds they show
I know you have never felt so alone
But hold on, head up, be strong
Oh hold on, hold on until you hear them come
Here they come, oh
Take an angel by the wings
Beg her now for anything
Beg her now for one more day
Take an angel by the wings
Time to tell her everything
Ask her for the strength to stay
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
You can, you can do anything, anything
You can do anything
You can, you can do anything, anything
You can do anything

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Head – Catya (Bento) – CATWA

Mesh Body – Hourglass – Slink

Mesh Hands – Prohands (Bento) – Vista

Skin / Applier – Kiko Gacha: America 04 Clean – Glam Affair

Eyes – Cardi Eyes (Grey) – {S0NG}

Hair – Touch of Magic Gacha ULTRARARE – [Mello] **NEW** @Enchantment

Outfit – Iconic Doll Gacha: Full Set – Blueberry **NEW** @Arcade

Jewelry – Forge Collar – Cae

Poses – “Pearl” Singles – oOo Studio **NEW** @CosmopolitanEvent

Small Pavilion B – Mushilu **NEW** @Enchantment

{ Pride or Vanity ? }

“Many people would be scared if they saw in the mirror, not their faces, but their character…”

Still time to give yourself the royal treatment, as Enchantment has been extended til March 4th due to some earlier issues with the sim.  Many of the lavish and decadent goodies you see here are out now for Enchantment‘s “Cinderella” round.  Complimenting the Red Queen’s  haughty attire is a new “Vanity” pose set with mirror prop from oOo Studio.. The set is available now at N21.

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh  Head – Simone (Bento) – Lelutka

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Skin / Appliers – Thabita (Europa) – Glam Affair **NEW** @Kustom9

Mesh Hands (Bento) – Prohands – Vista

Mesh Eyes – Okina Gacha: Chocolate – Buzzeri

Hair – Saarto – Tukinowaguma **NEW** @Enchantment

Dress – Cinderelle (Ruby) – Junbug **NEW** @Enchantment

Accessory – Victoria Lace Collar & Rose Crown – The Mystic **NEW** @Enchantment

Pose – “Vanity” Mirror Prop Pose set – oOo Studio **NEW** @N21

Magical Night Garden Tables – Pillows **NEW** @Enchantment

Cinderella Flowers from a Prince – The Looking Glass **NEW** @Enchantment

Carved Wooden Throne – [DDD]

Persian Rug – Dutchie

Paint it Black Gacha: Curtains – Random Matter

Mystery Mansion 2 Gacha: Haunted Mirror (color modified) – Death Row Designs

Lainey Sconces (brass) – The Loft

Artemis Panel Wall – LISP

{ I’ll be waiting.. come and find me }

Hi there. Remember me?  Pardon me for being missing in action for the past few weeks but between birthdays and parental duties and getting in a knock down drag out fight with a flu virus I’ve had my hands full.  I’m still a bit under the weather but I’m on the upswing and a particular event in Second Life had me motivated to get out some pics and posts before it passed on by… I’m referrring to the latest round of Enchantment, of course!

This month’s theme of “Cinderella” has me nostalgic for my childhood and remembering seeing it for the first time in the movie theater on the big screen.  A fairytale coming alive before my eyes.. and the story of a girl that against all odds had her dreams come true.  If anything Cinderella should give us all a little bit of hope for something better. And that it’s never too late for your happily ever after.

Check out Enchantment before the magic ends March 4th!  The clock is ticking!  (The date was extended to the 4th due to sim issues earlier in the event)

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Head – Catya – CATWA

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Skin / Appliers – (Europa) – Glam Affair **NEW** @Enchantment

Hair – Cinderella Hair Updo & Tiara – [MUSE] **NEW** @Enchantment

Dress – Midnight Illusion Gown & Chestpiece (Blue) – :Moon Amore: **NEW** @Enchantment

Jewelry – Duchess Necklace (white gems) – Bauhaus Movement **NEW** @Enchantment

Pose – the run away – [Rose & Thorn}

Majesty Palace – Fiasco **NEW** @Enchantment

Cinderella’s Royal Clock (Porcelain) – Half Moon Market **NEW** @Enchantment

Cinderella Clock (Silver) – Air **NEW** @Enchantment

Riverwood & Riverbeech Trees – Little Branch **NEW** @Enchantment

Petals Path Pink, Dystopia Ed. – E.V.E **NEW** @Enchantment

Cinderella’s Story: To fit in the slipper (French/Glass) – *Paper Moon* **NEW** @Enchantment

Wall Banners & Cobblestone Floors – Stormwood

Stone Stairway – Old World Designs

Fantasy Cuddle Coach – Two Moon Gardens

{ White with Snow }

The lake is frozen over
The trees are white with snow
And all around reminders of you
Are everywhere I go
It’s late and morning’s in no hurry
But sleep won’t set me free
I lie awake and try to recall
How your body felt beside me
When silence gets too hard to handle
And the night too long

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Head (Bento) – Catya – Catwa **NEW**

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Mesh Hands (Bento) – Prohands – Vista **NEW**

Outfit – Lazy Day Gacha: Onesie (cream) – GizzA

Shoes – Lazy Day Gacha: Slipper Socks (cream) – GizzA

Pose / Prop – Winterview – oOo Studio **NEW COMING SOON** @TheSeasonsStory 1/10

Holly’s Home Gacha: Hanging Lights – The HIVE

Am Sick Gacha: Dackel Heat Pad, Get Well Card, Comfy Corner RARE, Lemon & Ginger Tea Tray RARE – Sari-Sari

Advent Calendar Gacha: Christmas Pillow Pile, Holiday Ottoman – Trompe Loeil

{ Focus }

“At the end of the day, you can focus on what’s tearing you apart, or what’s holding you together.”

CREDITS

Wearing

Mesh Head (Bento) – Catya – Catwa **NEW**

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Mesh Hands (Bento) – Prohands – Vista **NEW**

Skin / Appliers – Barbara (America 03 RARE) – Glam Affair

Makeup Appliers – Giusy Lipsticks – Glam Affair

Makeup Appliers – Under Eye bags + Liner – VEECHI

Hair – Tara (Dark Blondes) – =DeLa*= **NEW** @ShinyShabby

Top – Amelli Sweater (brown) – Fame Femme **NEW** @ShinyShabby

Bottoms – Cake Leggings – Blueberry **NEW** @Mainstore

Shoes – Taiga Suede Boots w/socks – Just Design **NEW** @FaMESHed

Pose – Focus – oOo Studio **NEW COMING SOON** @TLC 1/6

Scene

Wall Panels – Fancy Decor

Rosie’s Cuddle Chair – Kalopsia **NEW** @C88

Kensington Table – Tarte. **NEW** @C88

Vision of Hope Gacha: Extinct Framed Art, Frequent Flyer, Healing Soaps, Crystal T-lite Holder, Persistent Bloomers – Lucas Lameth **NEW** @ShinyShabby

Steampunk Living Room Gacha: Rugs, *books modified from Snowman Statue – .Bee Designs **NEW** @ShinyShabby

Book w/Glasses – Dutchie

{ Cozy Christmas }

 

Twas the night before Christmas….

… that all through the house

this blogger was too busy, there was no time to slouch.

 

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

but not on her platform, no she wouldn’t be found there.

 

For real life was calling; there was much still to do

and Second Life would have to wait…no blogging pictures yet – boo!!

 

But now that the gifts have been given, the presents are unwrapped

the foods all been eaten and that means I can finally RELAX

 

So off to my computer I flew like a flash

logged in and got snapping and prayed not to crash.

 

I sprang from my seat, and to myself gave a ‘wewt wewt’

The task was complete and the result was pretty cute!

 

Although it’s a day late, the sentiment is still valid alright..

HAPPY BELATED CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

CREDITS

Wearing

Mesh Head – Catya (BENTO) – Catwa **NEW**

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Mesh Hands – Prohands (BENTO) – VISTA **NEW**

Skin/Appliers – Barbara 03 RARE (America) – Glam Affair

Makeup – Giusy Lipstick #2 – Glam Affair

Hair – Ginger w/bangs – TRUTH **NEW**

Outfit – Ellie Winter Knit Dress (festive green) – Valentina E. **NEW**@FaMESHed

Shoes – Sergeant Heels (wool) – Just Design

Other – Jolly Holidays (Unisex Antlers) – Blueberry **GROUP GIFT**

Pose – Illa Series (Five m) – An Lar Poses **NEW**

Scene

Home for the Holidays Gacha: Cozy Skybox RARE, Patterned Chair, Festive Swag, Mantle Deco, Wreath, Rug, Fireplace Screen, Tundra (dog) RARE – Remarkable Oblivion **NEW** @TheArcade

Christmas 2016 Collection: Tree Green Branch, Gift Boxes, Sconces (red ribbon & pinecones), Bronze Reindeer, Stocking (burlap w/sleighbells), Stocking (plaid w/sleighbells), Classic Frame (green branch / red ribbon), Pinecone Trees Trio, Pinecone People, Hacienda Console – Artisan Fantasy **NEW** @We<3RP

Metal Train w/Presents – Trompe Loeil **NEW** @TheArcade

{ Time keeps on slipping }

Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future
I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly (oh, yeah)
Fly right into the future

The Secret Affair geared up this round by tinkering with all things Steampunky.  A popular roleplay genre in Second Life for many that dates back to the early days and still many sims abound with Victorian gadgetry from pre-mesh days. The Secret Affair can certainly help bring you up to date with some creative low land impact goodies but you better time hop on over before it ends November 30th!

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Hair – UREI (Copper) – ARGRACE

Mesh Outfit – Time Traveler Outfit Gacha: Vampire RARE – Livid

Other – Victorian Feelings Hat – Noble Creations **NEW** @TSA

Other – Mechanical Wings – AiShA **NEW** @TSA

Broken Chains & Propelling Gears – E.V.E **NEW** @TSA

Pose – Strings – Del May

 

{ Will I always feel this way.. }

She lifts her skirt up to her knees
Walks through the garden rows
With her bare feet laughing
I never learned to count my blessings
I choose instead to dwell
In my disasters
I walk on down the hill
Through grass grown tall
And brown and still
It’s hard somehow
To let go of my pain
On past the busted back
Of that old and rusted Cadillac
That sinks into this field
Collecting rain
Will I always feel this way
So empty
And estranged?

and of these cut throat busted sunsets
These cold and damp white mornings
I have grown weary
If through my cracked and dusty
Dime store lips
I spoke these words out loud
Would no one hear me?
Lay your blouse across the chair
Let fall the flowers
From your hair
And kiss me
With that country mouth
So plain
outside the rain is tapping
On the leaves
To me it sounds like
They’re applauding us
The quiet love
We’ve made
Will it always feel this way
So empty
So estranged?

* * * * * * *

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Head – Annie – Catwa

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Skin/Appliers – Ella (Pale) – League **NEW** @Mainstore Release

Mesh Eyes – Chromatic (Ghost RARE) – Buzzeri

Hair – Mahogany Gacha: V1 (Ombre 5) – Due **NEW** @Kustom9

Outfit – Carolina Wool Dress, Virginia Wool Coat, and Rain Boots – Addams **NEW** @Mainstore Release

Accessory – Brolly (white/black stripe) – The Pose Shop **NEW** @SadNovember

Pose – Seasons #6 – oOo Studio **COMING SOON** @No21

Scene

Chelsea Townhouse – Apple Fall

Boxwood Hedges, Brick Wall, Scrolled Wrought Iron Fencing, Vintage Porch Mailbox – Botanical

Leaves – Action

Puddle Jumper V1 – The Pose Shop **NEW** @SadNovember

Autumn Abode Gacha: Autumn Wreath – SAYO

Itchy Grass & Dwarf Forest – Alirium

Old Brown Trees – L12

{ Fine Ass Mess }

Let me tell yo something bout you girl
You can’t be sexy with an attitude
You wanna know why? Do you wanna know why?
Hear me out, shut up and listen for a minute
It’s time to clean all these closets out, starting with you
Sweet as a rose, but yet still covered in thorns
It’s hurting your image
Everyday you chose to live for the moment
It sure got you dirty
Girl, you a fine-ass mess
I hate that it’s true
Baby, it’s time to get the mud off your dress
Way too much been swept up under your rug

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Head – Annie – Catwa

Mesh Body – Lara – Maitreya

Skin / Appliers – Nancy (America) – Glam Affair **NEW** Mainstore Release

Makeup Appliers – Glenny Lipstick Pack #3 – Glam Affair **NEW** @Uber

Hair – Poppy – Lamb. **NEW** @C88

Outfit – Cory Sweaterdress & Scarf – Blueberry **NEW** @C88

Shoes – Craven Boots – Blueberry **NEW** Mainstore Release

Pose – Contemplate #5 – oOo Studio **NEW**

Location – Blithe

{ Moon Shadows }

“The moon has awoken,
with the sleep of the sun,
the light has been broken,
the spell has begun.”

STYLE CREDITS

Mesh Head – Ever 1.6 – Lelutka

Mesh Body – Isis – Belleza

Skin/Appliers – Luna (Fair Set 1) – League

Hair – Bewitched – Exile

Outfit – Secret Spell Gacha: Dress, Hat, Boots, Armlets (sky) & Broom (white/pixie – modified) – Blueberry **NEW** @Epiphany

Jewelry – The Sibley Spider Choker – Amala **NEW** @SALEM

Pose – The Carrie Series Two – An Lar **NEW** @ShinyShabby

Pumpkins (Silver) – Mudhoney

Pumpkins (White) – Just Because

WildGrass (lavendar – modified) – Little Branch