Dear Diary:
Last year, I did a post here on a wedding dress that was so lovely I wanted to wear it in a picture. Well, I found another one that I feel equally excited about. As I mentioned before, I've never had a wedding in my second world and I'm really not sure I want one. But I've discovered that I really love the dresses!
This dress by Kiddo Oh of Dead Dollz is exquisite! It can be worn in several different ways. One is rather in-your-face radical and I did try it on that way. I loved it, with punky hair and outrageous makeup. I even went so far as to take a picture. However, the sweet softness of the base gown with lace overlay played on my romantic side. The strapless base gown could be worn by itself, even as a formal evening gown. But the lace over it finishes the look beautifully. The lace is gorgeous, making an elegant top with high neckline. The covered buttons and satin sash complete the gown. The dress didn't need a huge bouquet or long veil. It carried itself simply and elegantly.
I've decided that I may never have a Second Life wedding but I can wear the beautiful dresses when I see them. I can't wait for the next dress to come along.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Eye shadow: alaskametro Smokeshow (sand)
Lipstick: Pink Fuel Glossy Pout Pinks (love)
Manicure: ZOZ Spring Silver Unique
Hair: Argrace Kei
Wedding dress: Dead Dollz The Bride Gown (base and lace overlay) (at The Crossroads til February 28)
Veil: Persefona Charlotte veil (white)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer Serena pearls (white)
Flower: RPD Rose (satin white)
Pose: Di's Opera
Dear Diary:
Pink Shirt Day or Anti-Bullying Day originated in Canada in 2007. It is celebrated around the world but often on different dates. The United Nations has declared the official day as May 4th. But today we are celebrating it in Canada.
There will be different activities that take place today. Usually schools have information sessions, providing professionals who help students understand how vicious bullying can be and how the effects on the victim can be life-altering, life-lasting and sometimes life-threatening. Malls often have booths set up with pamphlets and booklets that contain advice on how to help someone who is suffering from these attacks.
People are wearing pink to show they are taking a stand against bullying. Statistics show that one in four kids will be bullied in some way during their lifetime. Sometimes it's physical but most often it takes the place of psychological abuse. Not only kids, but adults too, can hide behind a false personna on the internet and cause so much harm. Lately the bullying is focused on discrimination and racism and that is brutal and must stop.
If this is Pink Shirt Day for you, you can donate through your local organizations or on pinkshirtday.ca . If you're observing anti-bullying on another date, please support the groups in your area.
Let's "Make Nice".
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Hair: Wasabi Pills Amandine
Sweater: Dead Dollz Juniper Maxi Sweater (pink)
Sign: Mon Cheri Anti-bully texture (SL Marketplace) (only 1L)
Dear Diary:
I have been following Strawberry Singh's blog for years and have always enjoyed her diverse topics. It's not just about fashion or the latest mesh head. I tend not to gravitate towards exclusively fashion blogs and like to have a variety of topics to read. So when she posted on February 3, 2017 a piece that has been getting a lot of attention, I read it with care. I have now followed along the responses since then and couldn't just sit on my hands without typing my brain out.
Where are the "freedoms" set down by the First Amendment - of speech? of religion? I am appalled at the people who railed against her post, especially since many of them didn't really know what they were talking about and obviously just wanted to prove THEY could have the right to say anything but Berry couldn't. When hatred and stupidity come together, it causes people to become obnoxious.
The outpouring of negativity towards Berry's post was not about her picture or about her defining Muslims, it was aimed at her because she had the fortitude to make a stand against the establishment. I believe her dissenters are probably those that have no friends that are of a different race or religion, than they are. They can only accept what they've been told is right for an appropriate world.
I am not an American but feel I have every right to comment on the political climate in the States as eventually it will effect my country as well as other countries. Right now, it feels that this administration is not a cohesive group working together to better the country. Each person seems to have their own ideas about a topic and very rarely does this information put forth, come out as truth. [Attention Mr. Press Secretary: It's a good idea to know the name of the head of a country]
Congratulations Berry on being a strong advocate for ethicality. Never sit back and not voice your opinion. Never give up on your principles for the sake of the objectors. Never resort to being only a fashion blog.
These are only my opinions.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Hair: Mina Odyle
Dress: Rebel Hope Gina Sweater Dress (coal black)
Boots: Maitreya Moccasin boots (black)
Pin: Mood L'amore vola (graphite) (no longer available)
My Thinking Chair: Myrrine Noir Collection (flowers)
Dear Diary:
Valentine's Day is not my most favourite day of the year. It's often so commercialized and one feels pressure to buy candy, flowers or anything for your significant other. But I do like to utilize some of the great available items in my second world.
Nantra always has interesting Valentine props or poses. This year, they've put out a variety of e-cards that may be purchased from The Gacha Garden. I would have been happy with any of the cards there but I particularly liked this one so I'm glad I got it first try.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Lipstick: Madrid Solo-U-Color-It Grace (no longer available)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: alaskametro Matte mist (charcoal)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Manicure: Zoz Spring silver unique
Hair: elua iola2
Dress: Entice move your body (heart)
Shoes: N-core Kate lace (garnet)
Earrings: Finesmith heart to heart (no longer available)
Necklaces: Maxi Gossamer Twin hearts (short and medium)
Bracelet: Cae Lovestruck (at The Gacha Garden til Feb 28)
Valentine card: Nantra Poses V-card (with cat) #1 (at The Gacha Garden til Feb 28)
Dear Diary:
I was watching a program on TV the other night about Ferdinand VI and his love of clocks. Apparently he collected over 700 clocks in his palace. The last one was made by a Swiss clock maker and a brief mention of it can be viewed here on YouTube.
That got me thinking since I like clocks too and have several in my second world house. I was searching for a new place to purchase one and found the mention of a clock museum. I just had to go.
I found the clock museum to be an extremely interesting place with over a hundred clocks on display. There were many clocks that were very traditional - Grandfather clocks with ornate wooden cases; clocks for the fireplace mantel; digital wall clocks - but there were also unusual pieces. I particularly liked this one shown in the picture. It's a large representative of the earth, with a circulating moon and showing the time in different zones. Beneath the world, is the digital time. As each second, minute or hour changes, the numbers drop to the first floor below. It is a spectacular and it's hard to stop watching the time fall away.
There are also some outdoor clocks that can be viewed in the garden.
If you get a chance, visit this wonderful exhibit of timepieces. It's well worth the trip.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Hair: LaViere Amanda
Coat: Charme Emma (beige)
Hat: Shi cloche hat
Boots: Mutresse Nikki
Pose: !bang (now on SL Marketplace)
Location: Second floor of The Clock Museum
Dear Diary:
Yes, there really is something about a baby! I never had the desire to "have" a baby in my second world but when a friend presented me with this little one, my heart just melted. It's something about that mothering instinct.
This cutie comes with a wardrobe too, so pink and girly.
I enjoyed cuddling this tiny girl...for a bit. I have trouble enough looking after myself and all my inventory in my second life. I wouldn't want to have the baby disappear into my closet forever.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Lipstick: (from) Izzie's Romy (rust)
Hair: Argrace Yae (with ribbed knit scarves HUD)
Dress: Shine by ZD Aneska Mix 3 (at Tres Chic til February 5)
Earrings: YS&YS roundie
Rings: Izzie's Celestial Midi Rings (gold)
Baby: NOeditiON our little babies (pose baby) (at Ultra til February 15)
Pose: with baby
