The Quirkiness of Antique Brass

Dear Diary:

Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.   To make it look antique, a chemical is applied to darken the colour so that it looks aged.

Hope my wrinkles aren't showing!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: SEVEN Glossy lipstick (brown brick)
Eyes: Mayfly Liquid Light (Hazel Shadow)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eye (gold)
Lashes: MG Eyelashes Wild Full Thick
Hair: Analog Dog (gift)
Nails: Izzie's Classic nails

Dress: Emery Mesh dress Samsa (beige)
Purse: Emery non-rigged Mesh Envelope Clutch Danerys (tinted)
Shoes: Aleida Malene pumps (Indian Summer) (no longer available)

Necklace: PM Delight Wood set (free on SL Marketplace)
Bracelet: PM Delight Wood Bangles (free on SL Marketplace)

Poses: Diesel Works

Feldgrau is Fabulous

Dear Diary:

Since this is almost the end of August, and I notice that some of the trees are starting to turn colour already, feldgrau seemed the perfect shade of green for this time of year.  If my high school German serves me right, I think it means "field gray" but I loved the green in Luna's swatch better.

I've also been enjoying Vintage Fair.  I found I really love the "old" looks for some clothes.  I particularly liked this dress since my Mom had one similar in style, only in black.  It was such a classy style that seemed timeless and she wore it for years.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light base)
Lipstick: HT Vintage lips with liner (Serious Red) (Vintage Fair)
Blush: Glamorize Glowing Blush (red)
Eyes: Ikon sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MG Eyelashes wild full thick (Vintage Fair)
Hair: TuTy's Diva vintage hair (Vintage Fair)
Nails: Izzie's classic nails (Vintage Fair)

Dress: Orquidea Vintage Evening dress (green) (Vintage Fair)
Lace top: Orquidea embroidered black top (Vintage Fair)
Shoes: Maitreya pumps (black)

Earrings: MG earrings Zaadori Jade (Vintage Fair)
Bracelet: SWA Asian Bangle

Poses: Olive Juice (no longer available)

Russett is the Colour of the Week

Dear Diary:

This week, the colour in Luna's challenge was russett.  It was one of those colours that was very difficult for me to match and yet, at first, it didn't look like it would be.   Is it brown?  Could it be mauve?  Hmmm.... It took me a bit to look through the closet to try to find something that might come close.

I love this weekly colour test.  What a challenge it really is!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun tan)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eyelashes: Mozz Cosmetics Lashes version 2 (01)
Hair: Truth Hair Jodie
Nails: PXL Creations Nailpolish Pink #8 (French)

Sunsuit: The Sea Hole Manoa (Atomica)
Sandals: Aoharu Bijou sandals (opal)
Hat: Gos Floppy hat with scarf

Earrings and Bracelet: Mandala Milky Way 2 Polly white

Poses: BehaviorBody Hat pose

Astronaut Blue

Dear Diary:

The colour for the Challenge this week got me thinking.  Were there any astronauts who wore blue space suits?  Well you know me, I just had to look it up.

Of course white was the most popular because of the reflective properties and orange for visibility but couldn't find anything that mentioned blue.  This is such an awesome colour, I sent a letter off to NASA suggesting a change in their space suit colour-picker.

Good night for now.

I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)

Lipstick: Aleida lipA (004) (no longer available)

Blush: Glamorize Glowing blush (red)

Beauty Mark: Blacklace

Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)

Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery smokey eye (blue)

Lashes: MG eyelashes wild full thick

Hair: Mirai Stat

Nails: Je Suis...naive nails 001 (blues)

Dress: coldLogic dress gish (yellow)

Shoes: YS&YS Pilar wedges (TDR)

Earrings and Bracelets: Je Suis tente sky

Poses: Exposeur

♫ ♪ They Call me [un]Mellow Yellow♪ ♪ ♪

Dear Diary:

With respect to Donovan, I'm taking licence with his lyrics:

Electrical banana♫ ♪
♫ ♪ Is gonna be a sudden craze.
Electrical banana
♫ ♪ Is bound to be the very next phase.
They call it [un]mellow yellow Quite rightly ♫ ♪
They call me [un]mellow yellow Quite rightly
They call me [un]mellow yellow.
♫ ♪

I feel like an electrical banana too!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (012)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MG Eyelashes wild full thick
Hair: W&Y #86
Headband: Rainbow Pack Hairband with bow (yellow)(no longer available)

Top: HH Tube top Pineapple (not sure where it came from)
Shorts: Aleida Lola high waist shorts (yellow)
Barefeet: SLink Jolie pied barefeet v 3 low

Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry drop earring (beeswax)
Bracelet: EarthStones stone bangles (sunny) (tinted)

Poses: Estetica; Sway; Idea Motus

Bright Turquoise is Eye Catching

Dear Diary:

I love the colour turquoise so had no problem finding something in my closet appropriate for this weeks Colour Challenge.  The anxiety for me was picking out what it was I wanted to wear.  Then I read that in picking turquoise jewelry the depth and richness of the colour were important and the most sought after is a strong sky tone. I knew what I would put on.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A 002
Hair: W&Y #137

Dress: Page 3 mini dress (sky)
Shoes: Gos Shoes espadrilles (blossom)
Sunglasses: Dark Mouse Cat eye glasses (Marilyn)

Earrings and bracelet: Mood Kaleidos (selenite)

Poses: Niqotine (no longer available)

Aquamarine - The Colour of the Sea

Dear Diary:

The colour this week for the Colour Challenge is described as being "the colour of the sea" and what a perfect description that is!  The name actually does come from Latin, "aqua" meaning water and "marina" meaning sea.

Ancient sailors believed if they wore an aquamarine gem, they would be protected at sea and always come home safely.

This gemstone is also the birthstone of March. 

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (014)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye lashes: Mozz Cosmetics lashes version 2 (05)
Hair: Vanity Hair Gigi
Headband: NHA! Headband Nasha
Nail polish: PXL Creations nail polish (pink #8)

Dress: tomoto holo marine
Shoes: Page 3 Dragonfly wedges
Bracelet: Je Suis tente sky bracelet

Poses: Diesel Works

"The Nutcracker"

Dear Diary:

It's been a tradition in my family to go as a group before Christmas, to see the ballet, "The Nutcracker".  To me it's always been the "Christmas" ballet.  I've seen it so many times since I was a kid but still enjoy the costumes, the dancers, and the music.  Christmas of 2011 will follow tradition by everyone attending a performance.

Much to my surprise, I discovered this ballet is being performed in my second world by the Ballet Pixelle.  I was thrilled to be able to attend a performance last night.  It was so well performed and although the Company changes the story slightly, it was well worth seeing.  Here, as in my real world, costuming and dancing was so well done.

The Ballet Company has been performing "The Nutcracker" for five years and can be seen at the theatre until the end of December.  Performances are on Wednesdays at 2pm slt and again on Sundays at 5pm slt.  For information on the ballet company, look at their blog here and to attend a performance, the theatre address here.  It is certainly an experience you should see.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola lipstick (bubblegum)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye with lashes (blue silver)
Hair: Oh Hair Oh my Honey (no longer available)
Nails: PXL manicure Pink #1

Dress: Snowpaws Soleil Feather dress (talc)
Shoes: GF Ribbon slingback shoes (black)

Earrings and bracelet: Mood Kaleidos Selenite

Pose: LAP

Location: Ballet Pixelle Theatre

I like to Flip the Advent Calendar

Dear Diary:

I'm not much on the hunts that go on in my other world.  And it's not that I don't like to participate but I just don't have the patience or the perceptiveness to be searching for hours for a tiny package that's hidden in the rafters.  One thing I like to do, is fly to a few select stores and flip the appropriate day on the Advent Calendar.  Maybe it's because in my first world home, I have two Advent Calendars - one that shows the remaining days til Christmas and the other does the reverse, counting down by the date.  That way, when I panic seeing how many days left, I can calm down by looking at the other showing the actual date.  I know, I know...how intellectually deficient can I be.

I've found some great things when I open those decorated boxes each day,

and many thanks to the stores who provide me with these gifts.

I have a few more weeks to go and my closet is gradually getting full to the "can't close the door" stage.  I'll show you a few more soon.

Good Night for now.

The clothing and accesories are from 2 stores participating in the Advent Calendar adventure, LaRosa and 22769.

From LaRosa:
Beanie (boys)
Purse, with plush Santa in back
Mittens
Jeans
Tokyo boots
Nails (with French manicure)
Bracelets

From 22769:
Red jingle shirt
Red muffler

Firebrick!

Dear Diary:

What an awesome colour!  It truly is the colour of some brick and it does remind me that the maple leaves will be starting to turn red soon too...fall is just around the corner.

And this dress shows "FIREBRICK" so well.

Good Night for now.

 I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Mila / HUSH

Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)

Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye with lashes (green)

Hair (with glasses): W&Y #137

Dress: DCNY Stretch crochet dress (crimson)

Shoes: YS&YS Exclusive slingbacks (roses black)

Earrings: JeSuis asymetrique earrings (reds)

Bracelets: JeSuis asymetrique bracelets (reds)

Poses: Miamai model pose (Fashionably Late) 

Thinking about the summer

Dear Diary:

Ahhh...it is September 1st so I hauled out my thinking chair to go over the past few months of summer.  I know, I know, I know.  There are still many days of warm weather left but let's face it - the really hot days have already passed us by.

I had a wonderful summer.  I ride a bike (as in motorcycle) so when I managed to get some vacation, I went off into the country whenever I could.  There's something about getting away from the concrete and construction and going to fresh greeness and bright flowers.  I love "touching base with my roots" as they say.

I must admit, I like getting back to the fall - cool nights, warm days, routine.  There's something comfortable about that.  But my summer - yes, my summer - I do become a different person.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun kissed)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey Eye (black)
Eye lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Lashes (Version 2) (09)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (German Red)
Nails: SN Shiny Black
Hair: Bryce Hair Puck

Tank: [Insatiable Fashions] Rock Star Top Black 1
Jacket: Female Rocker Jacket (from inventory)
Capris: SYSY's capris (part of Yardena set) (gift)
Sneakers: McChuck's Basic Black (SL Marketplace)
Baseball Cap: NeurolaB Inc Freebie Cap Promo 2011

Earrings: Mood Fumo earrings
Bracelet: Earthstones Abraxxa's Peace cuff

Chair: Morantique / Garbo Model Chair Natura

Chartreuse..can you dig it?

Dear Diary:

Man, when I saw the colour of the week I was just freakin' out, ya know?  Heavy.  Hey, I had to get with it!  Can't get wigged out.  It had to be a 60's trip.  Bummer.  Headed to my pad and almost needed a church key to get into my inventory.  What a drag looking for that groovy green.  And then I found it!  Cool!  What a fab outfit. 

It was a gas putting this together.  Far out!  OK...time to scarf some gut wadding before the sit-in.

Peace Brother...oops....

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Friday skin (sun tan) (Rocking Friday)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics glittery smokey eye (green)
Eye lashes: Mozz Cosmetics eyelashes version 2 (#09)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (fuschia)
Hair: W&Y Hair #56

Dress & boots: *Subculture* 60's art dress

Earrings: Je Suis une princesse earrings
Bracelets: DM color bangles set

Poses: OT stand; LAP; Just a pose

Mouth-watering Melon

Dear Diary:


Mmmmm....yes...this is the time for melon...water...musk...honeydew...or this smexy type.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun kissed)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery smokey eye (silver)
Eye lashes: LeLutka Lola lashes
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (pale)
Nails: PXL Creations Nail polish Pink 8
Hair: Truth Hair Madeline
Hair band: Lelka's Ribbon Headband (pink toile - tinted) (SL Marketplace)

Blouse: The Sea Hole Annis lace top (coral)
Skirt: The Sea Hole Smocked waist skirt (coral)
Stockings: (with N-core shoes - tinted)
Shoes: N-core Designs Chic Neige
Sunglasses: LWL Goggle glasses (silver)

Bracelet and ring: Awesome Blossom braided bangles and thumb ring (old gift)

Poses: Olive Juice (Look Book 1)

July 2011 is supposed to be lucky

Dear Diary:

I was sitting at my dining room table yesterday checking out my schedule on the calendar, when I realized it was almost the end of July.  It brought to mind an email I got several months ago, announcing that July would be a special month due to the fact it had 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.  Since this would not happen for another 823 years, I should pass the message on and then would receive good luck along with a great deal of money.

Well, that is certainly one of those urban legends that circulates around and around and the email is still coming to me citing the impending influx of fortune to those who pass it on.  But in reality, it happens when any month containing 31 days, has the first fall on a Friday.  It often occurs once a year.

Next year, January and July will have the same five day repeat, only with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.  Two months in one year should be REALLY lucky!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Friday (suntan) (Rocking Friday)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye lashes: LeLutka 2011 lashes / long
Hair: W&Y #154
Manicure: Candy Nail Basic Nails (Red 02)

Dress: tomoto camisole longue passion
Bare feet: SLink Jolie Pied v2 barefeet

Earrings: [bewildebeest] Cassandra earrings (paua shell)
Bracelet: Zaara Pratha silver cuff (malachite)

Dining room suite: La Galleria Dinner Party Set v5 French Pine Cabriole
Carpet: La Galleria Antique Agra Rug Tan and White


Pose: in chair

I Love Lemon

Dear Diary:

European Renaissance women often rubbed lemon juice on their lips to redden them.  Tried it.

The juice was also thought to whiten the skin.  Are you kidding???  I worked really hard to get this tan!!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Friday skin (suntan) (Rocking Friday)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (German Red)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eyelashes: Glow Studio Hollywood Lashes (Greta Garbo)
Hair: Sugarsmack Shelly (store not open yet) (Hair Fair 2011)
Nails: Love Soul Nail colour (orange)

Tank: SWA Ruched cami Wild Cheetah
Capris: Mimikri Anouk capris (lemon)
Flip flops: Maitreya gold flip-flops (lemon)
Purse: Indyra Originals Indy & Co. Marina tote (yellow)
Sunglasses: Dark Mouse Cateye glasses - Marilyn

Earrings: Je Suis precieuse ear hoops (tinted brown and yellow)
Bracelet: Uzuri Furaha bangle


Poses: doremi; in handbag

Jade brings good luck

Dear Diary:

Jade is one of those stones that come in a variety of colours but green definitely is the most popular.

Jade was being mined as far back as 6000 BC and has been found in historic sites in China, Mesoamerica and India.  It was often made into jewelry but carvings have also been located in ancient burials.  As well, today, Jade can be found in mines located in Canada, Burma and Russia.


This stone has often been thought to have many metaphysical properties.  It is said to give the wearer confidence, the ablility to sense the truth, the compassion to see the needs of others, and the possibility of a long and healthy life.  For centuries, it's been known as a good luck charm.  So...I'm not taking any chances...from now on I'll be wearing it, carrying it or mining it...whatever works!


Good Night for now.


I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (pale)
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eyelashes: LeLutka Lola lashes
Hair: Truth Hair Madeline
Hair accessory: Dark Mouse sweetflower hair comb (tinted)

Dress: Doppelganger Messina dress (seafoam)
Barefeet: SLink Jolie Pied barefeet (low)

Earrings: NHA Lucky (The Fashion Garret)
Bracelets: SWA Asian bangle (jade)

Poses: Baffle!;  Diesel Works (Zombie Popcorn Hunt)

The British Broadcasting Corporation Productions

Dear Diary:

I love a good movie and lately I've seen a couple produced by the BBC.  The first was "Made in Dagenham", a true story taking place at the Ford Motor Co. in 1968, about a group of  women, considered "unskilled labour" who go on strike for equal pay with men.  The second was "West is West", a sequel to "East is East" and a wonderful tragic-comedy that turns out perfectly in the end.  I always like to parallel my worlds so I found the BBC location in my second world and decided to see what was showing there.

The ad in front of the theatre listed "I expect Joan feels the same" which was a great film to watch yesterday since it was Memorial Day, in the United States.  It told the story of two English widows who lost their husbands during the Second World War.

The movies produced by the BBC always have a variety of topics and can be documentary or fiction and frequently attract big-name movie stars to play parts in their films.

The BBC in world change their films frequently and also offer other events to participate in.  Go watch this film while it's still showing.  It is fairly short but it gives you insight into what women went through during this period of history.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Mila / HUSH
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics winged eyes (pink-green)
Hair: Truth Hair Saffron
Nails: SN shiny red nails

Top: SMS Simple dress (top only)(brown)
Skirt: The Secret Store Chiffon silk kerchief skirt
Belt: BOOM skream ring belt
Boots: Slink Marina boots (tan)(50L Friday)

Bracelets: Malt bracelets (green/silver)

Poses: (in theatre seats)

Location: BBC Film Network Cinema

Does a neon carrot shine in the dark?

Dear Diary:

Carrots have such a good reputation.  They're low in fat and calories, usually inexpensive and even available all year round in my cold winter climate.  They also seem to last a long time if kept in the refrigerator.

Carrots can be eaten raw or cooked.  You can use them in soup, salads, or desserts.  Such a versatile veggie.

If you eat them you can "see in the dark".  They're a great source of Vitamin A.

Traditionally carrots have been a bright orange colour but recently they have been bred to make other colours - white, yellow, red and even purple.  And this week we have even produced a "neon carrot".

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola orange
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Hair: Calla Willow-herb
Nails: Love Soul Nail colour (orange)

Dress: ETD (now Elikatira) Multistripe dress (orange)(old gift)
Hat: Gos floppy hat
Sandals: Aoharu Ethnic Bijou sandals (opal)

Earrings and Bracelet: Dark Mouse Nouveau Lady Bakelite (orange)

Poses: Olive Juice (LookBook group)

It's SO Pinky

Dear Diary:

Pink is not my favourite colour by any means but I did find it in my closet.  Wonder how it got there?

So I wondered what I could write about pink when I'm not crazy about it.  I thought...and I thought.  I do like pink roses.  My aunt likes to drink a Pink Lady now and then.  Pigs are kind of cute.  Well, I guess that's about it.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola pale
Eyeshadow: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye with lashes (pink / green)
Hair: W&Y Hair #154
Nails: PXL Manicure Pink #8

Blouse: Latte polka dot tulle tunic (pink) (group gift)
Skirt: JANE a little lace skirt (blush) (free in store)
Boots and purse: Indyra Originals Chasseu boots and fab boho (pink) (50L Friday)

Earrings: MOOD parade pearl earrings (pink)
Bracelet: Zaara Indra painted stacked bracelets

Poses: Exposeur (little hearts)

Vamos a celebrar el Cinco de Mayo

Dear Diary:

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in Mexico, commemorating the unexpected Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  The battlefield is now a park in Puebla which I visited a few years back.

To celebrate this day, I decided to take my picture in a field of agave and of course that brought tequila to mind.

"Tequila is Mexico", I read as a quote and I think that's a true statement.  Technically tequila is a mezcal, from the agave plant but gets its name from the specific region of Mexico from where it comes.

There are five types of tequila with the blanco type being the most popular and ending with the anejo which has been aged for at least three years and is rare, with a brandy-like taste.

I do like tequila as a drink but it's especially nice to cook with.  It makes a great marinade and puts a nice tang in sauces.  Tequila goes particularly well with  chicken or shrimp.

So celebrate Cinco de Mayo in any way you can.  Felicidades México!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Mila / HUSH
Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available)
Eye shadow and lashes: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye with lashes (black and teal)
Hair: DBS Winnifer

Costume: Touch of Ireland Folklorica ruffle dress (aqua)(dress, hair accessory, shoes)

Earrings: PC Studded gold circles
Bracelet: Mandala Takara bangle (gold)

Poses: Storin Annah model behavior


Location: Paisaje Agavero Tequila Landscape (UNESCO World Heritage)