Rez and Tell

Recently Gogo posted a Newbie Style Challenge on her blog, Juicy Bomb.  The full rules are on her blog, but the biggest bits I had to remember were not to go over $20L, and no begging for freebies from designer friends.  Otherwise, it was fair game; from hunts to gifts to freebies to dollarbies.  Here’s what I’ve come up with, hope everyone likes it!

Body:
Shape: Alessandra by RealSKIN (For the challenge we could keep our own shape. However there are plenty of nice free and cheap ones out there.)
Skin: Lola Light with Dark Brows by Lelutka for Orta – $0L (Part of an opening gift bag with tons of goodies!!)
Hair: Olivia in Brown by I Love Olive – $0L (Opening Gift for Alatiel shop)
Eyes: Technicolor Eyes by Willow – $0L (Random Freebie)

Clothing:
Hat: Carolina Hat in Brown/Sunny Mustard by Chuculet – $0L (Mini Hunt Items)
Shirt: Long Tee in Yellow by :OW: – $0L (Random Freebie mixed on the shelf)
Skirt: Gray Miniskirt by *salire* – $0L (Free Gift)
Shoes: Circus Lolita in Olive by In Her Shoes – $0L (Whole Store is FREE!)
Accessories: Carolina Bangles in Brown by Chuculet – $0L; Maya Bag in Sunny Mustard by Chuculet – $0L (Mini Hunt Items)

Pose by Long Awkward Pose aka. [LAP].

So back in February Chalice Carling issued an ‘Always the Bride, never the Bridesmaid‘ challenge. Which actually I have been a bridesmaid more times in SL than I have been a bride, and I’ve been BOTH more times in SL than in RL (Answer: 0 times in RL for both. I was a flower girl though.)

The premise of the challenge is to create TWO bridal looks, a church bride, and a beach bride, using things already in your inventory, but NO WEDDING DRESSES. Sounds like fun right? I thought so too, especially since I only own one wedding dress in SL and it’s one I made myself. So I delved into my inventory and here’s what I came up with.

Church Bride:

Going to the Chapel....

He left me at the alter!!!

BODY:
Shape: Alessandra by RealSKIN
Skin: Jaded in Tan by Tigerlily Koi of Calla for Another Skin’s ‘Another Fundraiser’
Eyes: SOUL eyes in Green 6 by MADesigns; Intelligent 3 in 1 HUD version Eyelashes by Snow Rabbit (S@R)
Hair: Kissed in Chocolate by Audacity

CLOTHES:
Dress: Allure Partygown by Soraya Shan Collection
Shoes: Pumps in Cream by Sin (No clue where I even got them haha and can’t find a  slurl)
Jewelry: Pearl Choker & Earrings Set by DS Jewelry, Pearl Bracelet (real old freebie), Pretty Princess Tiara – Silver & Pink by Accessories by Eolande
Flowers: This is the bouquet I made myself for my wedding.

Poses by Long Awkward Pose. Background is Canterbury Church.

Beach Bride:

Island Paradise Wedding

A Surfers Dream...

BODY:
Shape: Alessandra Shape by RealSKIN
Skin: Shiloh – Caramel in Waterlily by Exodi
Eyes: Eyes in Easter Lilac by Poetic Colors; Intelligent 3 in 1 HUD version Eyelashes by Snow Rabbit (S@R)
Hair: Impassion in Moroccan by Influence by Naughty Designs

CLOTHES:
Dress: Lily Dress in White by *IW*
Shoes: None silly, it’s a beach wedding!!
Jewelry: White Flower Necklace/Earrings Set by Paris Fantasies
Flowers: Tropical Bridal Bouquet by Zenith Woodrunner **this link leads to XStreet!**

Poses by Long Awkward Pose. Background is Los Rocas sim.

So there’s a blogger challenge going around, it was started apparently by Samara Barzane, and asks bloggers to share the three things in their SL inventory they can’t live without.  So I’m joining in with my three things.

1, 2, 3....

1. My Best Friend – Noah Chapman, he’s awesome.  He’s my best friend. We’ve known each other most of my SLife, and he gets me!  Some people say people of the opposite sex can’t be good friends (unless one of them is gay) but that is SO wrong.  Having a guy as a best friend is great, he helps me keep my head on straight, and if I’m having teh dramas he can help fix it.  I really don’t even know what else to say, so let me quote my Picks.


Noah and I during one of our deep conversations.

Okay, so. Noah. is Noah. He’s amazing. He’s a lot like me, which makes our conversations amazing because we’re on the same wavelength. But, he’s also a dork. I never hesitate to remind him of this fact. But, I love him for his dorkiness. He’s going to do great things.

I feel like he’s a missing piece of the puzzle that is me, and I’m glad to have found him. He is honestly one of my best friends ever, and I hope it stays that way forever.

I’m incredibly proud of him, on so many levels.

2. Mystitool – A jack of all trades HUD.  Posing, Rezzing, Tables, Radar, Funny Toys… Oh how could I ever try to live without it??
3. THiNC Printing Press – It helps me publish the in-world edition of SurfWatch, as well as my store catalog. Without it doing either would be a royal pain in my…

I’ll be your girl for all seasons.
All the year through.
Your girl for all season.
Because I love to be everything to you.
- ‘Girl For All Seasons’ from the Grease 2 Soundtrack

Girl for All Seasons

Back in April the lovely Cajsa Lilliehook of ‘It’s Only Fashion‘ posted something of a blogger challenge, an All-Seasons item post. I was so immediately in, it just took me a while to get it put together. While Cajsa took a jacket to use for her post, I opted to use a dress from Canimal. I now give you my All Seasons post!

Spring

Spring

Body:
Shape: Alessandra by RealSKIN
Skin: Seduction in Cameo with Group Gift makeup by Cupcakes!
Eyes: Twilight Eyes in Bella by Exodi
Hair: Ashley in Caramel by ETD
Eyelashes: Simplicity by MADesigns

Clothes:
Dress: Willow in Green by Canimal
Bolero: Glitzy Bolero in Yellow by ReactionGirl
Shoes: I Love You Mom by 50 Flats
Accessories: Earrings- Gold Hoops by Beloved; Necklace- Silver Sunrise Butterfly Charm Necklace by KessKreations

Pose by N.B.Look! Photo taken at Aeryglow Wildlife.

Summer

Summer

Body:
Shape: Alessandra by RealSKIN
Skin: Eden in Nutmeg with Saturday makeup by Exodi
Eyes: Twilight Eyes in Bella by Exodi
Hair: Flirt in Tahitian Sunrise by Influence by Naughty Designs
Eyelashes: Simplicity by MADesigns

Clothes:
Dress: Willow in Green by Canimal
Shoes: Summer Slingbacks in Brown by ETD
Accessories: Earrings- Disk Earrings in Dark Gold by +plus; Necklace- Beaded Choker in Brown by Canimal; Braclets: Fantastic Four Bangles in Wood by chuculet

Pose by [LAP]. Photo taken at Carnivale Amusement Park.

Fall

Fall

Body:
Shape: Alessandra by RealSKIN
Skin: Candace in Apricot with Fairground makeup by Exodi
Eyes: Twilight Eyes in Bella by Exodi
Hair: .+*glitter+QOOP+ in Copper Brown by Glitter
Eyelashes: Simplicity by MADesigns

Clothes:
Dress: Willow in Green by Canimal
Sweater: Sweet Shrug in Camel by Mischeif
Pantyhose: Tights B in Cool Tan by Sheer
Shoes: Calf Boots in Brown by ETD
Accessories: Earrings & Necklace- White Pearls Choker Set by DS Jewellery; Bracelets: Bracelet in L1S2R by Jill

Pose by [LAP]. Photo taken in Transylvannia.

Winter

Winter

Body:
Shape: Alessandra by RealSKIN
Skin: Candace in Apricot with Fairground makeup by Exodi
Eyes: Twilight Eyes in Bella by Exodi
Hair: Lacie in Mahogany by ETD
Eyelashes: Simplicity by MADesigns

Clothes:
Dress: Willow in Green by Canimal
Jeans: Ingenue in Dark with Skinny Leg by LF Fashions
Jacket: Sculpted Leather Jacket in Black by HooDgirlz
Shoes: Round Toe Mary Janes in Black by ETD
Accessories: Earrings- White Pearls by DS Jewellery; Scarf- long tintable scarf by fashionably dead

Pose by CNS. Photo taken in Error.

Luna Jubilee posted a blogger challenge on her blog to showcase something in SL that helps our mood. I immediately thought of Surfing. Much like RL, being near the waters in second life is soothing, and here the waves are always perfect. It’s nice to take some time out and meditate in times of stress. I can spend the whole day enjoying the relaxation the beach has to offer.

From morning meditation to hitting the waves and surfing the stress away all day long. Surfing takes focus, and practice, and skill. Combining these leaves not much room for everything else to encroach on my mind.

At the end of the day my stress is gone, and I’m ready to sleep. The perfect end to a perfect day on the waves.
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