The Vibrance of Velvet Jazz

Dear Diary:

I never cared for jazz too much.  I just couldn't get into it.  Then I heard Pat Metheny, a guitarist who has been in the forefront of jazz greats for quite awhile and this year won a Grammy for best instrumental jazz album.  All of a sudden, I could appreciate the intricacies of the music.

So the Twisted Colour this week certainly got me movin' n' groovin'!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (bubble gum)
Blush: croire sunkissed cheek set
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eye (blue)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics eyelashes version 2 (01)
Hands: SLink Mesh Rigged Hands (casual)
Hair: INK Benzie (Hair Fair 4)

Dress: Zanze  ZE Skulls and Roses Party Dress (bluebaby)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Marilyn sandals (navy)

Necklace and Ring: je suis voyante plain (tinted rock candy)

Poses: Long Awkward Pose (no longer available)

A New Store to Me #7

Dear Diary:

The other day I came upon a store quite by accident and discovered a gem! 

I've tried to take pictures for rainy day climate, using all the tricks and all the fancy gizmos to show rain but I'm not that clever and never seem to get the effects I wanted.  The store, Node+ , takes care of that.

nyagos Kidd is the owner of Node+ and he has umbrellas in a multitude of colours and textures, from 9 plain, 6 "plastic" looks; 6 plaid and several other textures.  The umbrella can be worn in the closed position when waiting for that inclement weather or open to produce either a drizzle or a heavy downpour.  It's so simple.

At first I thought the umbrella was a little pricey but in each pack you get 6 choices and the umbrella works well with poses. 

In the store, there's also a weather system.  An item for putting rain on your windows is also available. 

It's not a big store but very unique in it's offerings.

Good Night for now.


Umbrella: Node+
Location: On a dull rainy day at Hotel Chelsea New York

I'm so Sweet and Light

Dear Diary:

When I saw the title of the colour for the Challenge this week, I thought to myself, "Could I ever be sweet?"  "Not likely," I whispered.  So...I put on a low cut sweater; added some cool shades; and plumped up the lips with a funky paint....and voila!  How sweet is that!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: essencial 80's fun lipstick (2)
Blush: croire sunkissed cheeks (SL Marketplace)
Hands: SLink Mesh Rigged Hands (casual)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Alma

Sweater: Malt Mesh cropped knit (lavender)
Capris: Mimikri Anouk capris (lemon)
Flip flops: Maitreya Gold flip flops (lemon) with Boho and Beads anklets

Sunglasses: Ladies Who Lunch Goggle glasses (tinted)
Purse: Indy & Co (Indyra Originals) Marina tote (yellow)

Poses: Olive Juice

Hanging Clothes on the Line

Dear Diary:

I really like to hang my clothes outside on the line.  My Mom did it; my Grandmother did; and probably everybody else in our neighbourhood. 

The other morning I wanted to hang sheets outside before I went to work.  But when I stepped outside the door, I looked up in the sky to see a very overcast atmosphere.  I was debating even putting the laundry out, in case I would come home from work and find them more sopping than when I took them from the washer.  Would they even dry in such dull humid weather? But by afternoon it had heated up.

There's nothing like bringing the sheets in, putting them on the bed and sleeping with the fresh-air smell.  I seem to sleep so much better.

In my second world, rain was also in the forecast.  I went to The Far Away, 
A M Radio's wonderful sim to hang the sheets but the sky there also looked foreboding.

The sun was shining when I got there but then I noticed darker clouds on the horizon.  I wanted to check to see if everything was dry so I could take it all in before the rain started...just like in my first world!

Good Night for now.
 
Prop: flowey so fresh so clean laundry line (Liason Collaborative)

Location: The Far Away

Vamps Night Out

Dear Diary:

The Twisted Colour Challenge this week put me in the mood for dressing up.  I'm really a jeans and tee girl but when I found this dress, I knew my inner seductress would be coming out.  [laughing at this point] So it's definitely Vamps Night Out!!

Now I need to find a place for putting my charms to the test.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: HeadTurners Matt Lipstick (black cherry)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey Eye (black)
Blush: croire sunkissed cheeks (SL Marketplace)
Hair: LeLutka Seth

Dress: Zanze Reese (cherry)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Eva Slingback (black satin)

Earrings and Necklace: Finesmith Jewelry Forbidden Love

Poses: !Bang

I Fear That I Won't Be Heard

Dear Diary:

Berry's meme this Monday was so intriguing that I wanted to join in.  What am I afraid of?  What am I haunted by? Well, I'm not afraid of very much at all.  I like cemeteries; I've had pet snakes; and I can look down from high places.  I'm a bit claustrophobic.  Crawling on my hands and knees through a tunnel in Mexico got me sweating profusely and it certainly wasn't the weather.  So I was thinking hard about what would give me have a lot of fear.  Then I remembered...

A few years back I read "Still Life", a book by Joy Fielding.  It's about a young woman, thrown into a coma through an accident.  She hears and comprehends everything that her friends and family say and they are oblivious to the fact she is listening to all the conversations.  She just can't communicate or move.  There's the idea her family may take her off life support as they don't think her brain is functioning.  I remember my heart pounding as I read her frustration.  What if that were me?

THAT'S what my fear is.

Good Night for now.

Today It's A Poppy Sky

Dear Diary:

When I put this outfit together for the Twisted Colour Challenge, tennis came to mind so I followed through with that thought.  I'm not sure these colours would be permitted at Wimbledon although the Williams sisters have sure made tennis clothing very trendy.  

 

 

And ... I certainly don't play tennis very well!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: HeadTurners Matt Lipstick (scarlett)   
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel
Lashes: mock Priscilla eyelashes
Blush: croire sunkissed cheeks (SL Marketplace)
Hands: SLink mesh rigged hands (casual R; gesture L)
Hair: LOGO Melissa

Top: voxxi Stella mesh wrap top (tomato) (SL Marketplace)
Skirt: DRIFT Summer skirt (HUD)
Sneakers: Low tops Female mesh shoes (tinted) (SL Marketplace)
Cap: Sculpted Sports hat (tinted) (SL Marketplace)

Poses: -no wow- (SL Marketplace)

Happy Canada Day! Happy July 4th!

Dear Diary:

Happy birthday Canada!  Happy Independence Day U.S.A!

Every year at this time, I put on this tee.  Of course I celebrate Canada Day on July 1st in all the usual ways - roasted wieners over the bonfire; toasted-to-perfection marshmallows; and lots of potato salad.  It's a great day to spend with friends and family.

But I do have relatives and friends who are Americans and only a few days later on July 4th, they will celebrate Independence Day.  How appropriate that the logo on the front of this shirt is a joint effort of our two flags.

So however you choose to enjoy these days, in whatever country you are in, have a wonderful holiday.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Tee: USA/Canada tee (no longer available)
Shorts: ba! denim shorts

Background: Katink photo studio

Cabbage Patch Forest! Really?

Dear Diary:

Another great colour choice for this weeks Challenge.  Green, in any shade, in any hue, is certainly my favourite colour.  I bought this dress and few weeks ago and am glad I have the opportunity to wear it.

The Twisted Colour Challenge has been really fun to do.  What's more fun is seeing what strange colour name Sookie is coming up with each week.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: SEVEN glossy lipstick (pale pink) (SL Marketplace)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye Makeup: elymode eyeshadow & liner (green)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics eyelashes version 2 (01)
Blush: croire sunkissed cheeks (SL Marketplace)
Hands: SLink Mesh Rigged Hands (casual)
Hair: Dura girl #37

Dress: ba! Layla Mesh mini dress (floral green)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Sophia Peeptoe (white)

Earrings: Maxi Gossamer Shell Teardrop (sea green)
Ring: MG Ring Roho

Poses: Diesel Works (June gift)

My Phantasmagorical Shopping Week

Dear Diary:

You know how I love to shop...that's a given.  These past few weeks I've been overwhelmed with all the places I could visit and [also] spend money.  I'm showing you a few of my favourite things that I've picked up.

At first, the difficult part was deciding on what to buy.  There were so many outstanding choices.  Then it was hard to decide what to show in the picture.  Everything I bought was a great purchase for me.  Some of the venues are ending by the end of the month so check out the areas soon.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

From The Arcade:
Car: HH Hucci Roadster Midnight Blue EKX
Necklace: MG Summer Ladybug Purple

From The Attic:
Hair: Exile Living Every Moment

From Cosmetic Fair:
Lipstick: Oceane Glammy Lipstick

From The Gypset Market:
Sandals: Lindy Modern and Retro Shoes Sandyeye Sandal (white)

From The Limited Bazaar:
Cami, skirt and jacket: Gizza Flora Outfit
Pose: Di's Opera

Location: Oak Bluffs

Plums and Berries Go Together Quite Well

Dear Diary:

The Twisted Colour Challenge this week gave me a great idea for a dessert that I have to make this coming week.  I'm not actually going to use plums since they aren't very sweet yet but the berries will be a go. 

Now I just have to get off my patootie and make it!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Izzie's Dark Vibrant Lipstick (dark raspberry)
Blush: croire sunkissed cheeks (SL Marketplace)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: Miamai Catwalk lashes (burst)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Amandine

Top: Apple May Designs Hazel (pink)
Shorts: tram vintage shorts (sepia)
Boots: GF short Western boots (red)

Earrings, bracelet and ring: Caroline's Jewelry Bloomin' Gems set (pink)

Straw in mouth: Nica Strohhalm straw (no longer available)

Poses: Focus Poses

A New Store to Me #6

Dear Diary:

I like finding new places for shopping.  And [unfortunately] so does my closet!

I found another super clothing store called ba!.  It was just luck that I was on that sim and spied it in the distance. 

I really like their dresses.  I picked up a few floral prints that will be great for the summer.  I bought this bright fuchsia jump suit which can be dressed up for an evening out, or dressed down for a day of sight seeing.  It really complimented my tan [laughing].

I'm also wearing the blue floral platforms that were offered on the lucky letter board.

The gift bag contains a cute pair of denim shorts with a tee, and a summery orange dress, a very generous bag. 

There's a good variety of summer dresses, some plain with added belts but the floral ones are truly lovely.  And if pants are what you like, there's a nautical outfit that has everything you need for a complete look.  Upstairs, you'll find additional footwear.

On your travels, pop into ba! and get a new wardrobe.

Good Night for now.

From ba!
Jumpsuit: ba! Mesh Ladies Wrap Jumpsuit (pink)
Shoes: ba! Blue floral (from lucky letter board)

Location: Outside the flower shop at Barney's Bay

Regal Royal Maple

Dear Diary:

Another fabulous colour combo for The Twisted Colour Challenge.  These two colour go so well together.  I just feel ... so ... so ... royal!!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye Makeup: elymode eye shadow and liner (blue)
Hair: Laqroki Thrill

Dress: Ison cowl neck dress (camel)
Shoes: YS&YS Pilar Wedges (denim)
Hat: Meli Imako Mesh summer floppy hat (SL Marketplace)

Earrings and necklace: Jugg & Jinja's Boutique Tiger Lily (antique)

Umbrella: with pose

Poses: [what next] Let it Rain

A Great Three Year Ride

Dear Diary:

Yes, today marks the third year of this blog  and I want to say -

Thanks for many things.  I appreciate you, my readers.  I write this blog because I love doing it and it's even more satisfying when I see people have read it.  Thanks also to my fellow bloggers who keep my intellectual neurons running at top speed, with challenges, memes, tips and tricks.  I love that part of trying to fulfil each test, in an allotted time, with as much finesse as I can.  And thanks to all the great creators in my second world, be they clothing, housing, furniture, makeup or footwear, who cause me to spend the Lindens faster and "furiouser" than I should.  OH YEAH!!

It's a great on-going-ever-changing experience.

Good Night for now.

My Film Noir

Dear Diary:

I just had to do a movie poster.  How much fun is that!

Thanks Berry for the challenging memes.

Good Night for now.

Feeling so Gleefully Fresh

Dear Diary:

Another great colour combination for the Twisted Colour Challenge.  It makes me feel like summer could almost be here, even in my part of the world.  Isn't it great when a colour can make you feel so happy?

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida LipA (009) (no longer available)
Hands: SLink Mesh Rigged hands (casual)
Hair: LeLutka Rykiel

Blouse: Latte polka dot tulle (blue) (no longer available)
Pants: Peqe baggy pants (yellow)
Shoes: NCore CHIC neige

Bracelet: je suis tente sky
Nose piercing: A:S:S Monroe piercing  FREE (SL Marketplace)
Sunglasses: HOC Industries ladies sunglasses 01

Poses: Purple Poses

A Perfect Spot for an Acrostic Poem

Dear Diary:

          Die-hard player in a second world
          Rejoicing in each shopping spin
          Exciting buys, magnificent deals
          Amazing creations to lure her in.
          Modern diva living double
          Exacting thoughts of what might be
          Reality enters to burst her bubble

                                                                                          (we'll see....we'll see)

Good Night for now.

Location:  Moonbase

Snappin' my Fingers to the Beet Vibe

Dear Diary:

Oh I love the "Good Vibrations" I get from this twisted colour!

And this sure has a good "beet"!  {Groaaan}




Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Oceane Glammy Lipstick (aubergine)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics colourful winged eye with lashes (purple gold)
Hands: SLink mesh rigged hands (casual)
Hair: Alli&Ali Kandy

Blouse: LaViere Chinese Fushion shirt (apple green) (SL Marketplace)
Capris: coldLogic capris dion (plum)
Shoes: Aoharu flat gladiator sandals (gold)

Earrings and bracelets: je suis asymetrique earrings and bangles (purples)

Poses: Ilaya

Thinking About my Lucky Life

Dear Diary:

The news still flourishes with pictures and stories from the horrific tornado that devastated Moore, OK.  My heart breaks when I see the homes destroyed, lives uprooted and families broken.  I can't imagine what these people are going through or what horrible trauma they've endured. 

Yes, I live where we have raging snow storms that can shut down the city...but I still have my home.  Right, I've put away the ugly pictures of me and my brothers taken when we had braces and stringy hair...but those photos are available in my closet to bring out for memories.  Of course, I've hidden the ugly vase that has been past down from Great Aunt Tilly...but I have family items to keep.

Things that can't be lost by anyone, at any time are family, friends and loved ones.  Those are what everyone holds as most precious and when taken from us, they're gone forever.  How do you recover from that?

My thoughts, prayers and hopes fly to those strong families in Oklahoma who, though experiencing extreme difficulty, are looking ahead.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Hair: Analog Dog .b ffwd
Dress: Candy Metal Summer Kaftan (black)

My Thinking Chair: Morantique Garbo (natura)

My Autumn in Soho

Dear Diary:

When I read that this week the colour challenge was "Autumn in Soho", did I think England?  Nope.  I thought New York.  And that thought lead to "Autumn in New York", a romantic movie I saw on television one night and where I cried my eyes out because of the sad ending.  That passed along my brain to the borough outside of Manhattan called Soho.  I know, I know...strange thought processes but that's the way I work it!

I did honestly spend a wonderful autumn week in New York and managed to take a drive through Soho so I hope that qualifies me to use the title I gave this post.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Oceane Glammy lips (orange 2)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: mock Priscilla eyelashes
Blush and Freckles: croire sunkissed cheeks
Hands: SLink mesh rigged hands (casual)
Hair: OH Hair Oh my Mohawk (no longer available)

Dress: ZanzE Bethany (natural)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Lolita espadrilles (nectarine)

Earrings: Mandala leather feather earrings (gold)

Poses: Katink