Thinking about Creativity

Dear Diary:

I like to read blogs from other people.  I always learn a lot.  The other day I read a post from Pamela Galli, owner of La Galleria, one of my favourite house / furniture / accessory stores.  Someone has been stealing her items and giving them away free.  That made me stop and think of how the excellent creators in our second world make our life so exciting.

This isn't the first time I've heard of our top artisans being ripped off by residents who don't or won't understand how hard these designers work at their creations.  When these items are distributed without the original creator getting credit, the inventor feels cheated and violated that their items are being distributed without any benefits.  Some of our best designers have given up on our world for that very reason and yet, this is their job, their work, something they love to do.

Wikipedia refers to creativity as "the invention or origination of any new thing (a product, solution, artwork, literary work, joke, etc.) that has value.  'New' may refer to the individual creator or the society or domain within which novelty occurs."  I think that covers every designer with talent in our second world.

In our first world, copyright laws protect all producers of original goods.  It's too bad that there's not any protection in the virutal world for these very talented people.  So let's not support these thieves who offer "free" items to unsuspecting people.  Let's support the great people who make our second lives exciting and beautiful and let them know we value their talents.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Diva Marie (gift)
Sweater: CoCo Turtleneck sweater (gift)
Pants: Tutti Frutti cords (black)
Shoes: HOC Industries Sneaker wedge (black)
Earrings: NHA Mirella (gold) (no longer available)


Poses in the chair: Morantique Garbo chair (Natura)

The Sweetness of Juniper

Dear Diary:

I love the colour this week for the Colour Challenge.  The green is very subtle and refreshing, a lot like juniper trees.  Although I don't have any junipers around my area, I've been told they can be much like my cedar trees.  If they have the same sweet smell, that certainly is a bonus. 

And of course today I'm wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day.  It's a reminder to never forget the women and men who have given so much for our countries, no matter where you live.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip C (002) (no longer available)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (Deep Hazel)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye with lashes (black-teal)
Hair: Vanity Hair 2CUTE4U

Coat: [Posh] plaid trench (mint) (SL Marketplace)
Sweater: TokiD cable knit sweater (teal)
Scarf: MichaMi Ebba scarf (steel)
Purse: Septem Essentia Croco Kelly type bag (brown) (FREE)
Boots: lassitude & ennui Thecla boots (brown)

Earrings: je suis Voyante "plain" earclips
Glasses: HOC Industries Ladies sunglasses
Poppy: Rembrance Day poppy (SL Marketplace) (FREE)

Poses: LAP (no longer available)

It's the Month of Movember

Dear Diary:

Yes, the month of November has been renamed "Movember" for a good cause.  On the first of the month, men start clean shaven but soon become "Mo Bros".  They cultivate and grow the finest moustaches they can.  By sprouting moustaches for the month, they bring men's health issues, especially prostrate cancer and male mental health issues to the forefront.  Men are able to raise funds that support these health issues, not only in Canada but around the world.

I managed to ask one of my good friends, Sam, to help me out.  He's been able to grow his 'stache very quickly so he's a good candidate for a Mo Bro.

So in support of all the men in my life, whether they be real or virtual, I am standing behind the moustache...errrr..cause in any way I can.

Good Night for now.

I'm not sure where Sam bought his clothes but I'm wearing:

Tuxedo: SAS business tuxedo
Hair: Bryce Designs Puck
Moustache: Miasnow Curly Silly Mustache

Couples pose: Poseur

 

 

Things That are Bittersweet

Dear Diary:

Ahh yes!  There are lots of things in life that are bittersweet.  I love bittersweet chocolate, especially with caramel inside.  A song by the band, BitterSweet, was used as a theme song for a television show.  There's a Bittersweet vine that can be grown in warmer climates and it produces berries that birds love.  You can travel to Bittersweet, Louisiana and watch an 1940 movie, "Bitter Sweet".   I used to listen to "BitterSweet Symphony" by The Verve. 

Here's my contribution to things that are bittersweet.

Whew!  Writing that was bittersweet for sure!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: SEVEN glossy lipstick (orangey brown)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (Deep Hazel)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Eyelashes Version 2 (03)
Hair and scarf: Vanity Hair Comadi

Dress: haute monde Floral mesh dress (coral)

Earrings and necklace: Uzuri Mwezi (gold)

Poses: Katink

Hallowe'en Can Be Mystical!

Dear Diary:

Yesterday I had so much fun going gory for Hallowe'en that I decided to try the other Hallowe'en prop from Katink.  Along with another "new me", the picture really does look mystical.

 

I think I'm beginning to like Hallowe'en after all.

 

Good Night for now.

 

I'm wearing:

New Me: Meta_Body Project (I See your Insides)

 

Prop: Katink (Skeleton Yard)

Pose: HelaMiyo

 

 



Hallowe'en Can Be Deadly!

Dear Diary:

As you know Hallowe'en is not entirely my favourite celebration but there's something decidedly compelling about doing something gory at this time of year.  With one of the new Hallowe'en props from Katink, I fulfilled my dream.

Now I'll probably have nightmares tonight.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
New me: Meta_Body Project (Rag Doll)

Prop (includes pose): Katink (Happy Hallowe'en

Charcoal Makes Me Think of Work

Dear Diary:

When Luna posted that the colour this week would be "Charcoal", I cringed.  In my first world, I have a warm jacket that I wear at this time of year, to do yard work - raking the leaves, fertilizing the garden and pulling out the shovels for the soon-to-be snow.  Of course, the heavy plaid jacket I wear is charcoal *cringe* so I looked in my second world for one I could wear for this post.

So now I'm feeling guilty!  I guess I'd better put on that jacket and do what I should be doing....ummmm....tomorrow.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Blacklace Beauty Jelly Lipgloss (reds 5)
Eyes: Mayfly Liquid Light (Hazel Shadow)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye (brown)
Lashes: MG eyelashes groomed medium
Hair with hat: Indie Rose Rose newsboy cap (charcoal)

Jacket with tee shirt: switch  Men's Lumber Jack coat (charcoal)
Jeans: PixelDolls basic jeans (charcoal)
Shoes: fri. basic flats (charcoal)

Rake: Sculp House and Garden rake (SL Marketplace)

Poses: Olive Juice (no longer available)

Those Dreaded School Pictures

Dear Diary:

The other day my neighbour popped in to show me the school pictures of her adored #1 daughter.  I gave the appropriate "Oh beautiful!  How sweet!  Such a nice smile" but was not very sincere with any of my comments.  The pictures were typical student pictures, shot as quickly as the shutter could click. 

I thought back to my horrible student pictures that inevitably went into the yearbook for posterity.

Why did I always have a bad hair day on THAT particular day?  Why did the bags under my eyes have handles?  Why was it I looked as if I gained 20lb over night?  And of course the school uniform certainly didn't add to the look!

I hated those school pictures.  I never had one taken that was flattering in any way.  Just like my neighbour, my Mom proudly showed them to all her friends.  I guess that's what Moms do.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

School sweater: strip'd Prep top
Hair: Oh Hair Oh my Little Girl (no longer available)

Poses in prop: oOo Yearbook prop

Pure as Ghost White

Dear Diary:

I always think of those things that are white in life - snow, bridal dresses, clouds - and they bring together thoughts of purity.  Ahhh!  But Ghost White brought a little naughtiness to my mind.

Perfect!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: HT Vintage lips with liner (serious red)
Beauty mark: Blacklace Beauty marks (1)
Eyes: Mayfly Liquid Light eyes (Hazel Shadow)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eye (black)
Hair: LeLutka Salome

Lingerie: Insolence Aradia (white)
Mules: Mills Shoes kitten mule (white)

Earrings: MG earrings Roho (white/gold) 

Mirror: La Galleria Ivory plank Cheval mirror

Pose: LAP (no longer available)

My Cosmic Mind

Dear Diary:

The colour this week, Cosmic, gave me the feeling that a space-like post would be most appropriate.  Then my mind went from space = sky = weather = cold = windy.  My world was like that, the day I thought Cosmic, so I dug out my winter coat and boots.

I know.  Sometimes my mind confuses me too.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip c(002) (no longer available)
Eyes: Mayfly Liquid Light (Hazel Shadow)
Eye Shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eye (purple)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Version 2 (01)
Hair: Diorsis Massimo

Dress: Riddle Basic Sweater dress (coal)
Coat: SAS winter coat (aubergine)
Boots: Decoy Juilly boots (purple) (main store under construction)

Earrings: Dark Mouse silver ball (no longer available)

Poses: Baffle!

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

Oktoberfest is a Fun Time in Every World

Dear Diary:

I would love to be able to go to the Oktoberfest celebrations in Germany.  It started September 22 and runs until this coming Saturday.  I think it would be great to be there at this time for the music, the food and of course the beer.

Canada also has Oktoberfest festivities in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.  There is an annual nine day celebration starting tomorrow, October 5 and ending on Saturday the 13th.  There are parades, contests and lots of good food too.    

However since I can't fly to either place, I flew to Munich in my second world. It was great fun the other night with lots of entertainment and dancing.  There will be ongoing celebrations until this Saturday and you can pick up a schedule at the landing point.

Gemütlichkeit!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Hair: Wasabi Pills
Dress: Say YES dress for you Oktoberfest (free on SL Marketplace)

Pose: Katink

Location: Bierzelt am Marienhof

Amaranth is the Colour of the Week

Dear Diary:

Another beautiful colour for the Challenge this week.  I know the Amaranth is a perennial, but it's too cold in my part of the country to last over the winter.  In some places it's considered a weed.  Imagine!  Hummingbirds love to feed from the flower and are attracted to gardens who plant amaranth.

Often the seed pods can be ground to make grain.  I've never tried that but have had quinoa which comes from the same family.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: SEVEN Glossy lipstick (magenta)
Eyes: Mayfly Liquid Light (Hazel Shadows)
Eye makeup: Mystique pink / silver (gift)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Version 2 (01)
Hair: Diva Diva 2 (gift)

Top: fri basic cami (tinted)
Skirt: blissiere bandeau maxi skirt - ginny (amaranth) (SL Marketplace)

Earrings and necklace: Finesmith Jewelry Menifa (black and silver) (gift)

Poses: Miamai

Wear your Favourite Jersey This Friday

Dear Diary:

Oh yes!!  This Friday, September 28th,  is Jersey Day in Canada!  It's a time to wear your favourite sports jersey, whether it be from a professional team, a house league or just a neighbourhood street league.  During the week, ending with Saturday, September 29th teams and organizations across the country, have games, open houses, try-it days or tournaments to promote sports on all levels. 

Yes, I love my hockey so I'm here sitting in the stands, at the GOHA rink waiting for the season to start, wearing my favourite jersey of course.  The rink is a great place to visit if you like hockey in our second world.  The new season hasn't started yet but check here for the schedule. 

 

So let's get active for the rest of the week...and the rest of our lives.  Do some pilates, play badiminton, swim at the local pool but whatever you do, celebrate the sports in your area.

 

Good Night for now.

 

I'm wearing:

 

Hair: Wasabi Pills Amandine mesh hair

Hockey Sweater: Freestyle Designs Canucks Sedin jersey

Jeans: PD Basic jeans (Indigo)

Boots: Kletva Tronacy boots (gift)

 

Location: Global Ice Hockey arena Spectator Section

Hunter Green

Dear Diary:

As I've said before, Fall is my favourite time of year, and as of yesterday, it's officially into the season.  One of the things I love to do is jam my packsack full of snacks and water and hike out into the woods.  The leaves are turning magnificent colours, the air is crisp and I can often see some wild life stocking up for hibernation.  So when this colour came up for the Challenge, I thought of me trudging out into the woods.

It just occurred to me.  Wearing this colour in the bush - during hunting season - not a good choice.  I hope no one mistakes me for a moose - strike that - a graceful deer!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola
Lipstick: SEVEN Glossy lipstick ( orangey brown)
Eyes: Ikon (deep hazel)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Version 2 (03)
Blush: Glamorize Glowing Blush (red)
Hair: ETD (Elikatira) long bangs

Hoodie: fri Henley Hoodie (hunter green)
Jeans: ETD (Elikatira) barely cords (pewter)
Sneakers: Super Kingdom Low tops mesh sneakers (tinted) (SL Marketplace)

Backpack: modd.g Dave Rucksack
Pin watch: DCCXXIII Virgo (no longer available)

Poses: Olive Juice (no longer available)

I Wish for a World of Peace

Dear Diary:

September 21st has been celebrated as the International Day for World Peace or World Peace Day since 1982 and is to be free of war or violence on that day.  At the United Nations, the Peace Bell, forged from donated coins from children of all nations, is rung as a reminder of the importance of peace.

It reminded me of a time not so long ago that people also wanted world peace.  Was it more peaceful then or was it an attempt?

At this time, with the world in turmoil, people being displaced from homes and country, children exposed to crime and murder, we all need to wish for a better world.  Tomorrow let's hope that all violence will stop for the day....stop for the week...stop forever.

For more information on World Peace Day, go to http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/ or http://www.thinkpeace.net/4436.html to learn about events or promotions for peace.

Peace.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: TuTy's Hair Dream long flexi straight hair (free)
Headband: Hippie Feather style (SL Marketplace)
Outfit: Boho Baku black floral print boho skirt set
Earrings: DM Colour beaded hoops (no longer available)
Bracelets: Earthstones Stone Bangles (tranquility)
Necklace1: Boho Baku Amber and Sandalwood beaded
Necklace2: MG Twin Hearts (silver) (long)

Poster: The Sexy Stoner BL Peace Poster (SL Marketplace)

Pose: Just a pose (no longer available)

Papaya Whip

Dear Diary:

The weather has turned cool in my part of the world.  This morning it registered 2C.  A shocker when your feet hit the bare floor!  I heard a strange noise that clicked my sleepy mind into awareness.  Oh my!  It was the furnace coming on after being silent for so many months.

So in preparation for the cool mornings and warmer afternoons, I'm wearing a jacket and long pants, just as in my world.

 

 

 

Fall is always my favourite time of year but I'm not prepared for this - not yet.

 

Good Night for now.

 

I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)

Lipstick: SEVEN Glossy lipstick (peachy brown)

Eyes: Ikon (deep hazel)

Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics Colourful winged eye with lashes (brown)

Hair with hat: The Strand Sammi

 

Jacket: mon tissu wool blend jacket (beige)

Pants: Ison high waisted cigarette trousers (tan)

Boots: Decoy Jully boot (tan)

 

Earrings: MG earrings Roho (gold)

Brooch: AI Ami amet deli pencet French brooch

 

Poses: Olive Juice (no longer available)



A Day for Grandparents

Dear Diary:

Last Sunday was Grandparents' Day and it brought to mind a book that should have been written about my Grandmother.  The title is "Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother".  It's a cute funny book about contemporary grandmothers.  And I had a grandmother exactly like that.

Bake cookies? No.  Read bedtime stories? Unh-unh.  Take a quiet trip to the library? Absolutely not.  But if you needed someone to hunt for garter snakes, walk through the bat cave or hike up the hill to find a lake on the top, she was there.

My Grandmother encouraged me to always follow my dreams even if they seemed out of reach.  She gave me a book by Guy de Moupassant when I was 14 and told me to learn a little history.  **cough cough**  I could bring my friends to her house, play music as loud as we wanted and she would help me roll up the rug so we could dance.  And of course she danced along with us.

I was fortunate to have my Grandmother in my life, for only a brief time, it seemed.  She taught me how to live.  All of us who have had grandparents to tell us the family history, to be a confidante or a baby sitter, count ourselves lucky to have had the "grandparent" experience.  

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: Ruby Skins Sarah2
Shape: Ruby Skins Lois2
Eyes: NOYA Soleil lumiere (gift) (SL Marketplace)
Hair: Truth Hair Joanna

Top: Sand Shack Surf Co Kettle Corn cardigan (violet)
Skirt: Yomeshoujo (gift)

Necklace: epoque Vanity
Ring: Finesmith Jewelry (gift)

Fireplace: IDEA Home Furnishings Modern wall mounted fireplace (no longer available)
Plant: Urbanized White Planter (gift)
Chair: Morantique Mil armchair

Pose: LAP (no longer available)

Royal Blue Steps into the Spotlight

Dear Diary:

Blue is my least favourite colour.  Have I said that before?  But out of the whole blue colour spectrum, navy and royal blue are the two I really like and have a lot of those shades in my closet. 

I remember hearing that royal blue was chosen as one of the original web colours. 

Yep...I love this colour.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip C (001) (no longer available)
Lip Gloss: Mozz Cosmetics lip glossers (01)
Eyes: Ikon sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eye (blue)
Lashes: MG Eyelashes Party Swallow wings
Hair: Plume (Osmose) Amor
Nails: Je Suis..naive Nails no. 001 (blues)

Dress: Modern Gypsy Maitresse de L'eau
Boots: Peqe High Keira (tartan blue)

Earrings, necklace and ring: AB (Mood) Diamante "D" Ensemble

Poses: GF

Post Labour Day Fun

Dear Diary:

This past Monday was Labour Day and a day off for me.  The sun was shining on the lake, the sky was bright blue with fluffy white clouds and the water was nippy.  But it was kind of the last hurrah in my part of the world for any water sports.  September is here.  That means fall is just around the corner and of course, that leads to winter. Ok...let's not think about that while it's still warm out.

So considering the picture-perfect day, I decided to take the sea-do out for the last spin of the summer.

I enjoy getting out in the fresh air and speeding around the lake.  It's a great way to spend the afternoon.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: W&Y #135
Bikini: Izzie's Lace up bikini (lime)
Sunglasses: HOC Industries ladies sunglasses 01

Sea-do: ++LP2++ (gift)

Cinnamon Turns HOTTTTT!

Dear Diary:

A few years ago, there was an article circulating through email about the benefits of cinnamon.  It mentioned that for breakfast, spread liquid honey on your toast and then sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon over it.  Supposedly, the combination was not only beneficial to your overall health but it was to lower your blood pressure too.

When I put on this dress, the man of my life said it definitely raised his.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun tan)
Lipstick: SEVEN Glossy lipstick (orange browny)
Eyes: Ikon sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup and blush: Glamorize Heavy Black combo makeup
Lashes: MG Eyelashes wild full thick
Hair: Plume (now Osmose) Allure
Nails: Izzie's classic nails

Dress, belt and purse: Gabriel Main Store Megu Leopard
Shoes: W&Y pumps (cocoa)

Earrings: Mandala Senjyu (Africa)
Ring: MG Roho

Poses: Adorkable Poses

The Peace Girls

Dear Diary:

I've really enjoyed buzzing around Vintage Fair the last couple of weeks.  As I stated in previous posts, I found I liked a lot of poses, clothes and jewelry that were offered there.  Yesterday, I persuaded my friend Chloe to join me so we both could buy a few things and I could post the two of us together.

We had a great time picking out our clothes.  Chloe loves the 80's look while I lean more toward the late 60's.  We had a wonderful afternoon flying from store to store.  When we arrived at Status, we found this great post that's so appropriate for us - Peace Girls.  It was so much fun and so many laughs.

Vintage Fair closes tonight but you still may have time to zoom around to find some awesome things.

Turn on, Tune in, Drop out! - as the saying went!

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Skirt and top: Azoury La Robe POPPY bleu electrique (Vintage Fair)
Earrings: Glow Studio Round me
Bangles: Izzie's 80's Rainbow bangles (Vintage Fair gift)

I'm wearing:
Lipstick: SEVEN Glossy Lipstick (brown brick) (Vintage Fair)
Top: AB Mesh Minday Dress (Tropical Brown) (Vintage Fair)
Jeans: LMD Bell Bottoms Mesh (black) (Vintage Fair)

Pose: STATUS Peace Girls (Vintage Fair)

Background: PNP The 50's

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

Tyrian Purple

Dear Diary:

I had no idea that there was a colour called "Tyrian Purple" until I looked it up and found this:

Definitions of 'Tyrian purple'

[from Dictionary.com]

(noun)

1. highly prized crimson or purple dye of classical antiquity, originally obtained at great expense from a certain shellfish: later shown to be an indigo derivative and synthetically produced, and now replaced by other synthetic dyes

2. vivid, purplish red

Originating in Tyre, this colour is mentioned in writings dating back to 1600 BC.

I didn't go quite back that far but I did pick up this cute dress at Vintage Fair.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip C (001)(no longer available)
Blush: Glamorize glowing blush
Eyes: Ikon sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics glittery smokey eye (black)
Lashes: MG eyelashes-party Inverted Crown
Hair: TuTy's Adorable Updo
Nails: Izzie's classic nails

Dress: InMonster The Fame Lace (claret red) (Vintage Fair)
Shoes: GField low stiletto (wine)

Earrings: Je Suis voyante plain earclip

Poses: !Bang

Jonquils Like to be First

Dear Diary:
I have jonquils in my garden so this colour really appealed to me.  Jonquils are one of the first flowers to bloom in early spring and add a bright note often when there is still a bit of snow on the ground.  This flower is often mistaken for a daffodil as they look quite similar.

And I really don't like to be first...ummm...ok....sometimes!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun tan)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (013) (no longer available)
Beauty mark: Blacklace beauty mark
Hair: CIC Marcie (with blonde streak) (Hair Fair 2012)

Blouse: C'est la vie frill sleeve (floral yellow)
Skirt: Molichino mesh preppy skirt (lemon)
Shoes: R2 Shoes Koaniani elua (yellow stripe)
Purse: Indy & Co Marina tote (yellow)

Ring: LaGyo BonBon ring
Sunglasses: HOC apparel glasses (yellow)

Poses: Reek (no longer available); in purse; Poseur