Checking my Closet. I Have Nothing to Wear

Dear Diary:

Why is it when I look in my closet, no matter what world I'm in, it seems like I have nothing to wear.  And yet, there doesn't seem to be any visible space.

I can stand looking for hours and not seeing a thing that appeals to me.

My inventory is completely out of control.  Oh yes!  I watched every YouTube tutorial on organization; I've read articles on "how to..." for control; and I've viewed every blog about inventory management skills.  But nothing seems to help.  I did start putting things in folders and organizing everything.  It worked for awhile.

But then more and more was added and less and less time was spent on arranging it into those folders.

So now...

I just get in there and rustle through what I have - dresses? tees? jeans?

Somehow that really doesn't help.  I'm left in the same position that I started with.  Where is everything?

Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun kissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (014) (no longer available)
Gloss: Mozz Cosmetics Lip Glossers
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye (brown)
Lashes: MG lashes groomed medium
Hair: Diva hair Sayaka2 (Collabor88)


Sweater: u.f.o boyfriend sweater (universe) (Collabor88)

Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry large hopp earrings (silver) (gift)

Prop and poses: Glitterati Shopaholic closet

Rust

Dear Diary:

Half way through Luna's Colour Challenge and I can hardly believe where the time has gone.

I thought rust was something that described a perfect storm - a combination of metal, a fluid and oxygen.  But this rust is a colour I truly love and I don't feel stormy at all.

Mind you, the morning after a good aerobics workout, I often feel like there's a "perfect storm" going on inside my muscles!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun kissed)

Lipstick: Aleida lip A (004)

Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)

Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics glittery smokey eye (brown)

Lashes: MG Party Eyelashes Swallow wings

Hair: Hair Oh Oh my Honey (no longer available)

Dress: Cover Girl Nora (chocolate)

Shoes: W&Y LP pumps (cocoa) (gift)

Earrings, necklace, and bracelets: Mood Pangani ensemble

Poses: !Bang

It's the First Day of Summer! Really?

Dear Diary:

Today is the first day of summer.  And as I'm looking out my window at a dull, rainy and cool day, I'm wondering exactly in what world is it really summer.  AHA!!  I know where I can find eternal sunshine, warm water and endless white sandy beaches.  And I did.

This is also the longest day of the year in my part of the world since the sun is the farthest north it will be in the year.  Potentially today I should have summery weather and sunny daylight hours.  Looking out the window again...I don't think that's going to happen but it's nice thinking that I can get that type of weather when I want to.

In reality, I certainly wouldn't be jumping in the lake today, or maybe anytime soon.  Give it another month for sure.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun tan)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: Dark Mouse Kelly

Swim suit: Aleida Cathrine (green)

Pose: Estetica

Location: Real Waves

♫ ♪ 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

Thinking About Dreamer...and me

Dear Diary:

Today marks the end of the second year of my life as a blogger.  I'm laughing as I type that as I don't really think of this as "blogging".  All I'm doing is sharing with you, my real life, blended into my second life. 

It's hard to know where I begin and Dreamer takes over.  Where I start, she finishes.  We like the same type of clothes, preferably jeans and a tee but occasionally we like to dress up too.  Oh and jewelry!!  Yes, we both spend WAY to much on that - especially the big earrings.  Then there's the shoe fetish.  Of course a girl can't have enough of those.

I love being me and I love being Dreamer.  Hopefully, you, my friends and readers, know us both a little more.  And in the coming year, perhaps we'll get to know even more of each other.

It's been a fun year.

Thanks for reading.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (004)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eye (black)
Lashes: MG Eyelashes groomed medium
Hair: LeLutka Moss

Dress: Adam n Eve Polka Dot Black Catwalk Collection
Shoes: SLink Lovely Leg Sandals (black)

My Thinking Chair: Morantique Garbo chair / Natura (pose in chair)

Raspberry Glace

Dear Diary:

When I read the choice for the Colour Challenge  this week, all I could think of was "Raspberry Beret", a Prince song from the '80's.  When I first heard the song I thought it was so catchy.  Here it is!  

Now I can't get this song out of my head!  I just feel like dancing!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (013)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics lashes (01)
Hair: Hair Oh My Ramen (no longer available)

Top and Capris: Miel SF Outfit (maroon)
Shoes: Miel Ant flats (merlot)

Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry Large hoop earrings (gold) (gift)

Poses: Di's Opera

I'm Really Meshed Up!

Dear Diary:

I've never been one for "hunts".  Not that I think they're not worthwhile, but the reason is I'm not very good at them.  I don't have the patience to search under / over / behind things and I'm not very observant of what I'm actually looking for.  However, I did go on the "Mesh Around Hunt" and picked up a few great things.

I chose to show some of the men's items since it seemed to fit my location, Fantasy City.  I found lots of great women's items too, as well as furniture.

The Hunt is still on.  In most places the blue "M" is fairly easy to find but what really helped were the hints found here. 

The Hunt has been going on for a few days now so the stores aren't quite so busy, so it's a good time to start.  I still have a few more places to visit and am looking forward to seeing what else I can find.  I actually found this a fun time and really enjoyed looking for all the great MESH items.  

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing (mesh items from Mesh Around Hunt):
Hat: Evolve Greek Beanie
Tee: NN Mesh Men's slim T shirt

Other mesh items (not from Hunt):
Lashes: MG Eyelashes groomed medium (a great pair of earrings from the Hunt found here)
Pants: BND Men's jeans Baggy Army

Pose: LAP
Location: The Last Stop Coffee House

Pistachio Makes me Feel Peppy...or Preppy?

Dear Diary:

I always loved pistachios.  They have a mild and kind of sweet flavour.  When I was a kid, my Mom would buy them for me but I remembered them being a bright pinkish red.  I found out later that the nuts were dyed that colour to cover any blemishes.  I think I like them better natural.  And I don't think that red dye was probably good for you. 

Pistachios are so versatile.  They can be used when making sweet things, such as cookies and ice cream or in main dishes, particularly in Mediterranean or Indian cooking.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (011)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MG wild full thick
Hair: Truth Hair Jodie (mesh)

Dress: Peqe Julie (lime)
Hat: M186538 summer floppy hat (tinted) (SL Marketplace)
Shoes: Gos Shoes espadrilles (meadow)

Ring: MG Boho ring (large)

Poses: PNP

Magnetic Cobalt

Dear Diary:

When I do the Colour Challenge every week, the colour name always brings something to mind.  I knew that colbalt was some kind of metal but....  Of course inquiring minds like me, just had to look it up so I found the following explanation on this website:

Cobalt is a brittle, hard, transition metal with magnetic properties similar to those of iron. Cobalt is present in meteorites. Ore deposits are found in Zaire, Morocco and Canada.  Cobalt salts colour glass a beautiful deep blue colour.

And for my English friends, I found this interesting fact:
    
Marmite is a source of vitamin B₁₂, actually a compound containing cobalt.  Marmite is available in the USA. Try mixing it with peanut butter.

Maybe that will be lunch.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (009)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics winged eye with lashes (silver-blue)
Hair: LeLutka Seth

Blouse: SAS Catherine (white)
Pants: Leverocci Ankle Length chinos (cobalt)
Shoes: Aoharu Ethnic Bijou sandals (opal)
Purse: Fri dream catcher bag (cobalt)

Earrings and necklace: je suis voyante plain

Poses: Poseur

My Victoria Day Celebration

Dear Diary:

This past weekend was a long one for me and, even though the weather was good (but not perfect), I really enjoyed having Monday off work.

The Monday closest to May 25th, is celebrated as Queen Victoria's birthday and the birthday of Queen Elizabeth.  Schools and provincial offices are closed, as well as most retail businesses.  However, I was very surprised to learn that this is not one of the general paid holidays in some provinces.  Employers in Nova Scotia, as well in New Brunswick, Labrador or Newfoundland, may provide this day as a paid holiday, but it's not designated.  In Quebec it is not a statutory holiday. 

As for me, I enjoyed staying in my jammies all day and just generally doing nothing. Definitely my kind of a holiday.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (011)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: Truth Hair Riley

Pyjamas and slippers: Butterfly Effect Designs Alice 2.0 Hearts (black)

Bed: La Galleria

Yummy Lemon Chiffon

Dear Diary:

Oh lemon chiffon!  What a tantalizing colour that is!  When I first read the colour choice for the challenge this week, my mouth started watering.  Lemon chiffon cake....lemon chiffon pie....lemon chiffon pudding.  Then I had to talk to myself to say, "Why do you always think about food first?  Think outside your stomach!"  So I had to force myself to think about other lemon chiffon.  I visualized a flowing gown of chiffon in a pale lemon colour but that's not really me so here's what I came up with.

Cool and casual for a hot summer's day.  But still thinking about that cake.

Good night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (014)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MG party inverted crown
Hair: DBS Winnifer

Dress: Koko Boho mini dress (lemon) (mesh)
Flip flops: Maitreya Gold flip flops (lemon)

Necklace: Chuculet apoc necklace (yellow) (no longer available)

Poses: ploom (with umbrella); Frooti

Denim Isn't Just Blue Any More

Dear Diary:

I love my jeans.  Some come baggy, some are skinny.  They can be dark blue or totally faded.  Boot cut or cropped.  Whatever the style, whatever the colour, I love them all.  So when I went to buy another pair last week, I noticed a colour change in my denims had taken place.  Jeans are not just various shades of blue.  Now they range from pastels to neon.

It seems the trend for bright colours in tees and dresses have also come down into the jean category.  I think that's rather nice. 

As I looked through the stores, I've noticed how clothing colours have a certain "Mondrian" look.  It seems that when combining bright colours, one can add a variety of shades and hues and still look great.

I ended up buying a pair of lime green jeans with a royal blue top.  I'm now looking for the perfect time to wear them.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (011)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: LeLutka Tokyo

Tee: Amerie Mec doll-T (violet)
Jeans: Emery Skinny jeans Passe (Citrus)
Sandals: Baiastice Maxine wedge (Mother of Pearl)

Earrings: Finesmith Jewelry Shukran earrings (orange) (gift)

Poses: Nspiration

Deep Pink on Mother's Day

Dear Diary:

Pink - any shade of, any hue of - is my least favourite colour but it hit me, as I was scrounging through my closet, looking for the one or two items available in the dreaded pink, that this was a very appropriate colour to choose for this Sunday's Colour Challenge.  Of course, it's Mother's Day!  And as usual on this day, I remember the women in my family who preceded me - my Mom, my Grandmother(s) and the many non-family women who impacted my life.  They all made me what I am today.

Then I realized all the confident, interesting women I've met in my second world who have also given me friendship, encouragement and laughter and have made a footprint on who I am.

Therefore, to all Mothers, in all worlds, in all countries, understand what a difficult job you're carrying out and how much influence you're having on us all.

Enjoy your day.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sunkissed)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola lipstick (fuschia)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Clementine
Hair band: Lelka's Ribbon Headband (tinted) (SL Marketplace)

Top: Axel Zoo York top (pink) (no longer available)
Shorts: Cupcakes summer shorts (grey)
Shoes: Gos Shoes espadrilles (fuschia)
Purse: Coco clear tote bag (pink) (gift)

Earrings: NHA Mirella earrings

Poses: Miamai

Pueblo is Hard to Define

Dear Diary:

I really had a hard time trying to match this colour but that's what a challenge is all about, right?  I dug around in the closet and found a few items that are pretty close. 

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip C (001) (gift)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics lashes version 2 (01)
Hair (with cowboy hat): W&Y #5

Sweater: Rockberry sweater (rust)
Jeans: PD basic jeans (burgundy)
Jacket: en svale denim jacket (bleached)
Boots: GF Short Western boots (red)

Earrings: Mood Fumo

Poses: PNP

Knit 1, Purl 1

Dear Diary:

Years ago, on a family trip to British Columbia, my Mother taught me how to knit.  It was a simple stitch I used to make a doll blanket.  Over the years, I stopped knitting  as none of my friends were able to knit.  So, what a surprise when I read an article saying that knitting was "new" again.

Knitting is not just for grannies any more.  The knit chicks are taking over.  Yarn sales are up at the craft stores, while the Internet is helping with free patterns and chat rooms that give help and advice.

Expressing one's creativity is enticing people into trying knitting.  The younger generation are looking for a creative outlet, that produces tangible items.  Craft shows are displaying more hand knitted items, from mitts and scarves to afghans and clothing.

I've gone out to buy some wool and looked through the closet for my knitting needles.  Anyone need a doll blanket?

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (013)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: Sadistic Hacker Corvus

Sweater: Fri Ballet Sweater (grape) (gift)
Skirt: DDJ plaid skirt
Shoes: Ms Graphic Design D010 QT (Sangria)

Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry large hoop earrings (gold) (gift)
Glasses: HOC rectangle framed glasses

Props and pose: What next Knitanista

The Pushy Thistle

Dear Diary:

I love my garden.  I love working in the earth and introducing new plants to the old ones.  But when I planted a Globe thistle, depicted to be "decorative", acknowledged to be eye catching, and promising not to be invasive, I got quite a surprise.  The plant literally took over!  Years later, I'm still digging out the roots.

Pushy though it was, the thistle was showy and a lovely colour and certainly made itself known in the garden.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (005)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery smokey eye (blue)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Lashes version 2 (09)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Vicky
Nails: Je Suis..naive nails 001 (purples)

Dress: bilo Sushmita (six) (Mesh)
Feet: SLink Jolie pied barefoot v3

Earrings and necklace: MG Ashanti (cerise)
Ring: MG Ring Roho

Poses: Olive Juice (no longer available) 

Shuttle Gray

Dear Diary:
Gun metal gray...slate gray...battleship gray and now shuttle gray.  I love the colour of gray, any shade of it and this colour, for some reason, made me have ATTITUDE!  

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Aleida lip A (007)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery smokey eye (black)
Lashes: MG party inverted crown (mesh)
Hair: Vanity Hair Scientist

Jacket: Ison one button blazer (gray)
Pants: Ison high waisted cigarette trousers (gray)
Shoes: GF strap shoes Alex (gray)
Hat: O&N Fedora (hounds) (SL Marketplace)

Earrings: Je Suis une princesse

Cigarette: Fox Labs Realistic cigarette (free) (SL Marketplace)

Poses: Frozen Panty (no longer available)

Every Day Should Be Earth Day

Dear Diary:


This Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. 

The celebration has been carried on for over 40 years, bringing awareness and appreciation of our planet to everyone.

On this day we should be aware of several things we can do to help the Earth.  If on April 22nd, we all could pick 5 things to do to it would help.  Here are my five things:

1. I'm riding my bike today.
2. I've planted a tree.
3. I'm reducing, reusing and recycling.
4. I did shopping without using plastic bags.
5. I planted shrubs around the house for insulation.

I'm wearing green and brown, colours to make us aware of our surroundings.

Here's a couple of websites to check out
How to celebrate Earth Day
Conserving Energy at Home
Take Action: Earth Day US EPA

Happy Earth Day!
Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: LeLutka Lola (natural matte)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: Dark Mouse Julie

Tee shirt: 22! Lees Earth Day green (SL Marketplace)
Jeans: PD Basic Jeans (dust)
Sneakers: IHS sneakers (bloody brown) (free)

Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry Large hoop earrings (gold) (gift)

Bicycle with pose: What Next Wintertime bicycle
Recycle bag: Urban Spirit
Tree: Herb's Garden Sculpted Elm tree (season changing)

Photo studio and background: PNP 

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)

RMS Titanic

Dear Diary:

Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of The Titanic leaving Southampton, England.  On Tuesday, the city commemorated the occasion with a ceremony at the dock, where the ship left on April 10th, 1912. 

The Titanic was built between 1909 and 1911 and was the largest ship at that time.  The ship carried 2,224 passengers, from the very wealthy, to others who were emmigrating to the United States or Canada.   Five days after leaving port, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg south of Newfoundland and over 1500 were lost when the boat sank. 

The ship boasted many new safety features such as water tight compartments but it lacked enough life boats to take all passengers.  It was decided that women and children would be the first to leave the sinking ship, leaving behind men who were passengers and crew members.

Even though it's been a hundred years since the disaster, the Titanic is still the most talked about ship in history.  The story has been kept alive by movies and documentaries, and by this wonderful location in our second world.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Hair: W&Y #24

Dress, parasol, hat and gloves: Curious Seamstress & Greenwood Designs Edwardian gown (SL Marketplace)

Earrings: Dark Mouse Silver Balls (gift)

Location: There are many special events being offered at RMS Titanic  where this picture was taken.  Information, pictures and videos are available as well as a link to the Titanic website.